Tag Archives: distractions

Delight; April 16, 2018

Posted on April 17, 2018 by jgarrott

Zephaniah 3:17 “The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.” I learned a different translation … Continue reading →

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Focus; December 26, 2017

Posted on December 28, 2017 by jgarrott

Luke 2:25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. Simeon is an interesting figure in the Bible, recorded … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Wealth; July 6, 2017

Posted on July 7, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 10:1 When the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon and his relation to the name of the Lord, she came to test him with hard questions. This story is a Hollywood favorite, because it has … Continue reading →

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June 26, 2016

Posted on June 28, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 44:6-7 I do not trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory; but you give us victory over our enemies, you put our adversaries to shame. This Psalm was written during some time of national calamity … Continue reading →

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March 6, 2016

Posted on March 8, 2016 by jgarrott

Luke 21:34 “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with dissipation, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you unexpectedly like a trap.” It just hit me that here Jesus is putting anxiety … Continue reading →

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September 23, 2014

Posted on September 24, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 7:57 At this they covered their ears and, yelling at the top of their voices, they all rushed at him. The irony of this scene is extreme to me. These people were doing exactly as Stephen had said in … Continue reading →

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February 16, 2013

Posted on February 19, 2013 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 4:3 This is what the LORD says to the men of Judah and to Jerusalem: “Break up your unplowed ground and do not sow among thorns. This brings to mind Jesus’ parable of the sower in Matthew 13. Land … Continue reading →

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May 22, 2012

Posted on May 22, 2012 by jgarrott

Acts 3:6 Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” As is shown in verses 12 and 16, Peter’s entire focus was … Continue reading →

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April 12, 2012

Posted on April 14, 2012 by jgarrott

Luke 8:15 “But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.” The word that jumps out at me this morning is “persevering” … Continue reading →

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November 25, 2011

Posted on November 25, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. This could be called the prayer of modern man! There are so many worthless things vying for our attention. The devil is putting all … Continue reading →

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