Tag Archives: foolishness

Listening to God; September 6, 2022

Posted on September 10, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 85:8 I will listen to what God the Lord will say; he promises peace to his people, his saints– but let them not return to folly. This verse starts with an extremely wise position: listening to God. The Japanese … Continue reading →

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Knowing God; April 24, 2022

Posted on April 26, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 40:28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. The verses … Continue reading →

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Living Wisely; February 4, 2022

Posted on February 6, 2022 by jgarrott

Ephesians 5:15-17 Be very careful, then, how you live–not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Talk about a familiar … Continue reading →

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Wisdom; January 21, 2022

Posted on January 24, 2022 by jgarrott

1 Cor 1:20, 25 Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, … Continue reading →

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Lies vs. Truth; December 26, 2019

Posted on December 28, 2019 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:8 He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.” This is a verse … Continue reading →

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Wisdom; October 6, 2019

Posted on October 11, 2019 by jgarrott

Proverbs 1:29-31 Since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the Lord, since they would not accept my advice and spurned my rebuke, they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of … Continue reading →

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Doing Church; October 25, 2017

Posted on October 27, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 49:12-13 But man, despite his riches, does not endure; he is like the beasts that perish. This is the fate of those who trust in themselves, and of their followers, who approve their sayings. Looking at the Japanese along … Continue reading →

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February 29, 2016

Posted on March 2, 2016 by jgarrott

Proverbs 12:23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly. I am reminded of the extra-biblical proverb, “Better to be silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and … Continue reading →

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January 4, 2016

Posted on January 5, 2016 by jgarrott

Proverbs 1:29-31 Since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the Lord, since they would not accept my advice and spurned my rebuke, they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of … Continue reading →

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September 21, 2015

Posted on September 27, 2015 by jgarrott

Ephesians 1:17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. We’re back to trying to figure out how … Continue reading →

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