Tag Archives: christianity

Obeying God; January 16, 2026

Posted on January 17, 2026 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 15:7 “But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” I once heard a recorded sermon on this passage that mostly focused on verse 2, and it made a real and … Continue reading →

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Salvation; January 15, 2026

Posted on January 16, 2026 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 22:36 You make your saving help my shield; your help has made me great. Different translations render this verse in a variety of ways, with varying impact to the reader. However, the point is that the omnipotent Creator cares incredibly … Continue reading →

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God’s Choice; January 14, 2026

Posted on January 15, 2026 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 7:8 “Now then, tell my servant David, ‘This is what the Lord Almighty says: I took you from the pasture, from tending the flock, and appointed you ruler over my people Israel.’” God’s timing is perfect. Just yesterday, a friend of mine … Continue reading →

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Faithfulness; January 13, 2026

Posted on January 14, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 12:23 “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right.” There will always be friction between leaders and … Continue reading →

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Digesting the Word; January 12, 2026

Posted on January 13, 2026 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 11:18-19 Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk … Continue reading →

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Obedience; January 11, 2026

Posted on January 12, 2026 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 11:1 Love the Lord your God and keep his requirements, his decrees, his laws and his commands always. Reading this today, I think we feel something of a disconnect between Moses telling the people to love God, and then doubling down on … Continue reading →

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More Training; January 10, 2026

Posted on January 11, 2026 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 8:5 Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the Lord your God disciplines you. I was torn in reading this, whether to write on verse 3, that Jesus quoted to the devil when He was … Continue reading →

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The Shema; January 9, 2026

Posted on January 10, 2026 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 6:4-6 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. This is … Continue reading →

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God’s Heart for Us; January 8, 2026

Posted on January 9, 2026 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 5:29 “Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them and their children forever!” Various places in the Bible indicate God’s gracious desires for His people, … Continue reading →

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Responsibility; January 7, 2026

Posted on January 8, 2026 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 4:14 And the Lord directed me at that time to teach you the decrees and laws you are to follow in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess. This is significant in two directions. In the first place, God’s … Continue reading →

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