Tag Archives: depending on God

September 15, 2015

Posted on September 18, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 1:9 But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. In my observation this is the biggest purpose of most of the trials we experience, and frankly, it’s worth it … Continue reading →

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August 26, 2015

Posted on August 28, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 24:33-34 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” This is a clear … Continue reading →

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June 24, 2015

Posted on June 25, 2015 by jgarrott

James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. Biblical standards of wisdom and this world’s standards are often at odds. As … Continue reading →

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April 16, 2015

Posted on April 17, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 57:2-3 I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills his purpose for me. He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; God sends his love and his faithfulness. David was very … Continue reading →

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April 14, 2015

Posted on April 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. This whole Psalm is thoroughly familiar, and for excellent reason. It is interesting, and so like Him, that God has used David’s horrible … Continue reading →

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April 11, 2015

Posted on April 13, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 31:1, 24 In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness. Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. This Psalm shows a very … Continue reading →

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January 21, 2015

Posted on January 23, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 25:4-5 Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. This is the cry of … Continue reading →

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December 20, 2013

Posted on December 24, 2013 by jgarrott

Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: The Japanese for this verse ties what follows firmly to the first four verses of this chapter, which talk about unity and humility among believers. Frankly, as … Continue reading →

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November 19, 2013

Posted on November 21, 2013 by jgarrott

Zechariah 10:1 Ask the LORD for rain in the springtime; it is the LORD who makes the storm clouds. He gives showers of rain to men, and plants of the field to everyone. The context of this verse is that … Continue reading →

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November 10, 2013

Posted on November 14, 2013 by jgarrott

Hosea 12:6 But you must return to your God; maintain love and justice, and wait for your God always. Again and again throughout the Bible God promises blessings of all sorts, and then makes it clear that those are contingent … Continue reading →

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