Tag Archives: free will

Consequences; August 23, 2025

Posted on August 24, 2025 by jgarrott

Isaiah 65:11 “But as for you who forsake the Lord and forget my holy mountain,who spread a table for Fortune and fill bowls of mixed wine for Destiny…” This is a hard section to write on, because from here on God is contrasting the fate … Continue reading →

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Consequences of Evil; July 30, 2025

Posted on July 31, 2025 by jgarrott

Ecclesiastes 8:11 When the sentence for a crime is not quickly carried out, people’s hearts are filled with schemes to do wrong. This is one of the mysteries or ironies of life. However, considered a little more deeply, it is … Continue reading →

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God’s Loving Care; April 9, 2025

Posted on April 10, 2025 by jgarrott

John 16:26-27 In that day you will ask in my name. I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf. No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. … Continue reading →

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Purpose; March 14, 2025

Posted on March 15, 2025 by jgarrott

Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. We had this as our Verse for the Year not long ago, but I still can’t resist writing on … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Sacrifice; February 10, 2025

Posted on February 11, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 27:50 And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. It has always struck me that Jesus didn’t simply die, the way just about everyone dies, with the pulse dropping and the … Continue reading →

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Attitude; July 19, 2024

Posted on July 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Proverbs 28:9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable. This verse kind of hit me between the eyes! It doesn’t matter how pious we might seem, if our hearts aren’t committed to obedience, then … Continue reading →

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God’s Guidance; June 25, 2024

Posted on June 26, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 25:8-9 Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. I got the immediate impression that this was an acrostic poem, with each verse starting with a succeeding letter … Continue reading →

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Completion; September 10, 2023

Posted on September 11, 2023 by jgarrott

John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. I quoted this verse just yesterday, but the meaning is still fresh today. Everything Jesus did … Continue reading →

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Choosing to Do God’s Will; August 20, 2023

Posted on August 21, 2023 by jgarrott

John 7:17 “If anyone chooses to do God’s will, he will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own.” Reception to the Gospel, and to the Bible in general, greatly depends on heart … Continue reading →

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Being Used by God; August 14, 2023

Posted on August 15, 2023 by jgarrott

John 5:19 Jesus gave them this answer: “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.” Something I … Continue reading →

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