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Politics; October 6, 2026

Posted on October 7, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 118:8-9 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans.It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes. This is certainly a timely passage, with an American mid-term election coming up! … Continue reading →

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Communicating through Generations; October 5, 2026

Posted on October 6, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 78:7 Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands. Here we have the objective of communicating faith history to succeeding generations. It’s not just to maintain tradition, it is so … Continue reading →

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Telling Others; October 4, 2026

Posted on October 5, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 71:18 Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God,till I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come. I get the impression that the Psalmist wasn’t yet old … Continue reading →

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Seasons of Life; October 3, 2026

Posted on October 4, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 71:9 Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone. This Psalm is not attributed, but it seems quite similar to several that are clearly ascribed to David. In verse 5 … Continue reading →

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Values; October 1, 2026

Posted on October 2, 2026 by jgarrott

Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts!We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple. The latter half of this Psalm speaks of God’s blessings to an agrarian society, the blessings … Continue reading →

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Dependence on God; September 30, 2026

Posted on October 1, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 62:1 Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. This Psalm is a beautiful testimony of David’s faith in and commitment to God. We are all tempted to depend on all sorts of things, but none … Continue reading →

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Shepherds; September 29, 2026

Posted on September 30, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 52:6-7 The righteous will see and fear; they will laugh at you, saying,“Here now is the man who did not make God his strongholdbut trusted in his great wealth and grew strong by destroying others!” This Psalm is greatly overshadowed by its … Continue reading →

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Mortality; September 26, 2026

Posted on September 27, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 39:4 “Show me, Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is.” This was a very important and honest prayer of David, but one that I think few people pray. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Delighting in God; September 24, 2026

Posted on September 25, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 37:4 Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. This is a very famous verse, but it has been misappropriated at least as much as it has been applied properly. David’s own life … Continue reading →

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Joy; September 23, 2026

Posted on September 24, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 33:21 In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. Depending on God is truly the source of genuine joy. Various things can give us joy, but every last one is magnified and deepened when we realize … Continue reading →

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