Tag Archives: focus

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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Motivation; September 19, 2024

Posted on September 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Job 22:21 “Submit to God and be at peace with him;    in this way prosperity will come to you.” Some of the things that Eliphaz says are true and reasonable, but when you read through it all, you realize that his motivation … Continue reading →

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Commitment; August 11, 2024

Posted on August 12, 2024 by jgarrott

Mark 10:46 Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (which means “son of Timaeus”), was sitting by the roadside begging. Whether this is the … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount; August 1, 2024

Posted on August 2, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:1 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him and he taught them. This section, particularly verses 3-12, is one of the most famous of all Jesus’ … 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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Focus; July 5, 2024

Posted on July 6, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 57:7 My heart, O God, is steadfast,    my heart is steadfast;    I will sing and make music. I get the distinct impression that David wrote this, not when he got news about Saul’s forces, but when God spoke his deliverance into … Continue reading →

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Depending on God; July 2, 2024

Posted on July 3, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 41:5 My enemies say of me in malice,    “When will he die and his name perish?” It is clear from the Psalms that David had plenty of enemies, and he had occasional serious health issues. Even so, he kept his … Continue reading →

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Physical Issues; June 23, 2024

Posted on June 24, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 6:2 Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint;    heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony. I think the older a person gets, the closer to home this verse be­comes! Different translations render this as “My bones are troubled” … Continue reading →

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Complaining; May 31, 2024

Posted on June 1, 2024 by jgarrott

James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. I quote verse 22 of this chapter … Continue reading →

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Focus on Christ; May 10, 2024

Posted on May 11, 2024 by jgarrott

Acts 3:12 When Peter saw this, he said to them: “Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we have made this man walk? This was … Continue reading →

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