Tag Archives: fear

Human Weakness; May 21, 2021

Posted on May 25, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Kings 19:3 Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. In a number of ways this part of Elijah’s story is as important as the triumph on Mt. Carmel. One of the marvels of the Bible is that it … Continue reading →

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Idolatry; April 27, 2021

Posted on April 29, 2021 by jgarrott

Judges 6:10 “I said to you, ‘I am the Lord your God; do not worship the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you live.’ But you have not listened to me.” Verses seven and eight record that “When the … Continue reading →

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The Fear of Death; April 14, 2021

Posted on April 16, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 2:25 “David said about him:“‘I saw the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.’” I think it’s significant that David was given the privilege of prophesying about his most important … Continue reading →

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Fear of Death; February 26, 2021

Posted on February 27, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 6:27 “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life ?” I was about to write on a different verse from today’s passage when this one hit me between the eyes. Nothing could be more … Continue reading →

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Offerings; January 21, 2021

Posted on January 23, 2021 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 16:17 Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the Lord your God has blessed you. The principle of proportional offerings, established by God through Moses, has remained valid ever since. As Paul wrote to … Continue reading →

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People-pleasing; November 22, 2020

Posted on November 26, 2020 by jgarrott

Galatians 1:10 Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. This is … Continue reading →

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No Fear; September 30, 2020

Posted on October 5, 2020 by jgarrott

Psalm 112:7-8 He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. His heart is secure, he will have no fear; in the end he will look in triumph on his foes. This whole … Continue reading →

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Authority and Forgiveness; July 14, 2020

Posted on July 16, 2020 by jgarrott

Matthew 9:8 When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such authority to men. We don’t often think about how faith is intertwined with authority. Right now all sorts of things … Continue reading →

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God’s Discipline; May 31, 2020

Posted on June 3, 2020 by jgarrott

Job 5:17-18 Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. For he wounds, but he also binds up; he injures, but his hands also heal. One thing that really complicates reading the … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Health; May 30, 2020

Posted on June 3, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 30:18-20 Although most of the many people who came from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar and Zebulun had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, “May the Lord, … Continue reading →

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