Tag Archives: giving to God

May 6, 2016

Posted on May 8, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 5:3 In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation. I have written and even preached on this verse, because it expresses an essential part of … Continue reading →

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April 4, 2016

Posted on April 9, 2016 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 24:24 But the king replied to Araunah, “No, I insist on paying you for it. I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing.” So David bought the threshing-floor and the oxen … Continue reading →

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April 13, 2014

Posted on April 16, 2014 by jgarrott

Luke 19:34 They replied, “The Lord needs it.” The story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem is an interesting and beautiful illustration of how God makes use of everything. Sending the disciples to collect a colt they had no way … Continue reading →

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March 26, 2014

Posted on March 27, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 4:5 Offer right sacrifices and trust in the Lord. There are several verses in this brief Psalm that speak to me strongly. Maybe someday I’ll just have to preach on the Psalm! This verse in Japanese specifies “sacrifices of … Continue reading →

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November 22, 2013

Posted on November 23, 2013 by jgarrott

Malachi 1:11 “My name will be great among the nations, from the rising to the setting of the sun. In every place incense and pure offerings will be brought to my name, because my name will be great among the … Continue reading →

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February 4, 2013

Posted on February 5, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 48:17-18 This is what the LORD says– your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go. If only … Continue reading →

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October 18, 2011

Posted on October 20, 2011 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 16:16-17 No man should appear before the LORD empty-handed: Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the LORD your God has blessed you. With blessing comes accountability. This is sadly a truth that is … Continue reading →

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