Tag Archives: emotions

Roots; September 8. 2025

Posted on September 9, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 13:20-21 The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of … Continue reading →

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Self Defense; April 14, 2025

Posted on April 15, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 27:14 But Jesus made no reply, not even to a single charge—to the great amazement of the governor. What is recorded in this verse is both remarkable and important. Self-defense is a very fundamental human characteristic and right, but Jesus … Continue reading →

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Shame; January 23, 2025

Posted on January 24, 2025 by jgarrott

Ephesians 5:11-12 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. As I was reading this it struck me that today, many of the things … Continue reading →

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Keeping God Central; October 6, 2024

Posted on October 7, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 67:1-2 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us—so that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. My first thought, on reading this, was that this is indeed the … Continue reading →

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Perspective; October 5, 2024

Posted on October 6, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? A particular turn of phrase in the Japanese catches my attention … Continue reading →

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Encouragement; September 28, 2024

Posted on September 29, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 31:24 Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. It is significant that David so often encourages others to trust God. There are three major reasons to write things like this Psalm. The first is simple emotional … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; September 13, 2024

Posted on September 14, 2024 by jgarrott

Exodus 14:14 “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” This is a wonderful promise, but put a little differently, it’s a little amusing. “I’ve got this, so would you shut up?” Various cultures have traditions of loud verbal … Continue reading →

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Meditating on God; July 7, 2024

Posted on July 8, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 77:11-12 I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.” This Psalm is attributed to Asaph, but it seems likely that it was written … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; June 30, 2024

Posted on July 1, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 31:14-15 But I trust in you, Lord; I say, “You are my God.”My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me. David’s emotions certainly fluctuated, at least as he recorded them in his Psalms. However, … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Warfare; November 29, 2023

Posted on November 30, 2023 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 10:3-5 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish … Continue reading →

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