Tag Archives: excuses

Repentance; September 20, 2017

Posted on September 22, 2017 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 9:33 “In all that has happened to us, you have been just; you have acted faithfully, while we did wrong.” The Jews under Nehemiah and Ezra finally expressed some very valuable humility. We are so prone to accuse God … Continue reading →

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July 28, 2016

Posted on July 30, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:125 I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes. In the NIV the English has a rhythm to it at first that makes me want to change the last half of the verse to … Continue reading →

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January 16, 2016

Posted on January 17, 2016 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 1:7-8 But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am … Continue reading →

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November 10, 2014

Posted on November 12, 2014 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 4:2, 5 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, … 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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April 18, 2014

Posted on April 21, 2014 by jgarrott

Luke 23:40-41 But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” … Continue reading →

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March 19, 2012

Posted on March 20, 2012 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:24 “The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born.” Here we … Continue reading →

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