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Envy; October 20, 2026

Posted on October 21, 2026 by jgarrott

Proverbs 14:30 A heart at peace gives life to the body,but envy rots the bones. Even as I was wondering why this section got included in readings on Hope, I was torn between righting on this verse or on verse … Continue reading →

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Decisions; October 18, 2026

Posted on October 19, 2026 by jgarrott

Proverbs 11:3 The integrity of the upright guides them,but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity. This chapter makes a lot of contrasts between good people and bad people, in a number of ways. The problem is, most people don’t … Continue reading →

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The Way of the Lord; October 17, 2026

Posted on October 18, 2026 by jgarrott

Proverbs 10:29 The way of the Lord is a refuge for the blameless,but it is the ruin of those who do evil. This statement seems odd at first glance. How can the way of the Lord be destruction? However, the … Continue reading →

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Humility; October 14, 2026

Posted on October 15, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 131:1 My heart is not proud, Lord, my eyes are not haughty;I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. It is very human, and sometimes very admirable, to seek out the answers to deep questions, … Continue reading →

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The Fear of the Lord; October 13, 2026

Posted on October 14, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 130:3-4 If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand?But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you. This is actually a very important passage for understanding the Old Testament. We generally don’t … Continue reading →

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Meditation; October 12, 2026

Posted on October 13, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. This could apply to insomnia, but it implies something much deeper. Rather than not being able to sleep, it speaks of meditating … Continue reading →

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Hatred; October 11, 2026

Posted on October 12, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:113 I hate double-minded people, but I love your law. Under the New Covenant we seldom think, much less talk, about hate, but it is a natural human emotion and response to things. The Old Testament mentions it quite a … Continue reading →

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Christ’s Return; October 10, 2026

Posted on October 12, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:81 My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word. This brings to mind the many people who are eagerly looking forward to Christ’s return. On social media and in conversations, the … Continue reading →

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Fellowship; October 9, 2026

Posted on October 10, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word. Those who are focused on God indeed delight to see one another, because it is an encouragement. Human beings are … Continue reading →

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Trusting the Bible; October 7, 2026

Posted on October 8, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:41-42 May your unfailing love come to me, Lord, your salvation, according to your promise;then I can answer anyone who taunts me, for I trust in your word. When we think about it, the Psalmist didn’t have nearly as much of … Continue reading →

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