Tag Archives: faith

Tomorrow; October 12, 2022

Posted on October 13, 2022 by jgarrott

Proverbs 27:1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth. This immediately brings to mind the extremely similar passage in James 4:13-16. The point is, as this verse says explicitly, that we … Continue reading →

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Justice; October 10, 2022

Posted on October 11, 2022 by jgarrott

Proverbs 21:15 When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteousbut terror to evildoers. Justice is an essential part of any society. In fact, it is one of our innate desires, as expressed in the cry of even small … Continue reading →

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Health; October 9, 2022

Posted on October 10, 2022 by jgarrott

Proverbs 17:22 A cheerful heart is good medicine,but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. This Proverb is well-known precisely because of its demonstrable truth. Many studies have shown the huge influence our hearts (mind, attitude, emotions) have over our … Continue reading →

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Human Weakness; September 28, 2022

Posted on October 2, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:176 I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands. After this great long Psalm in which the writer comes across as a great Bible scholar, he ends with this humble, … Continue reading →

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Deep Grace; September 23, 2022

Posted on September 30, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 109:21 But you, O Sovereign Lord, deal well with me for your name’s sake; out of the goodness of your love, deliver me. Reading the last third of this Psalm I was sure it was by David, even before … Continue reading →

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God’s Word; September 21, 2022

Posted on September 29, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 107:20 He sent forth his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave. Like Psalm 106, this Psalm is a recounting of Israel’s history, but rather than tying in specific events, it describes generic situations that happened … Continue reading →

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Seeking God; September 18, 2022

Posted on September 24, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 105:2-4 Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face … Continue reading →

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Trusting God’s Salvation; September 15, 2022

Posted on September 19, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 98:2 The Lord has made his salvation known and revealed his righteousness to the nations. God does work in hidden ways we cannot see, but He also works in ways that should be obvious to the whole world. The … Continue reading →

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Light; September 14, 2022

Posted on September 19, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 97:11-12 Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name. The turn of phrase in the Japanese grabbed my attention as I … Continue reading →

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God’s Provision; September 5, 2022

Posted on September 9, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 81:10 I am the Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth and I will fill it. I can’t read this verse without remembering the story of the dentist who took the last … Continue reading →

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