Tag Archives: goals

November 29, 2014

Posted on December 3, 2014 by jgarrott

2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever! Amen. In reading this just now I noticed something I’m not sure has registered … Continue reading →

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June 23, 2014

Posted on June 26, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 21:21 He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. Different translations use different words for the Hebrew that the NIV renders as “love,” (the Japanese uses “integrity”) but the point is, when your goals are right, … Continue reading →

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June 5, 2014

Posted on June 7, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 10:2 Ill-gotten treasures are of no value, but righteousness delivers from death. At first glance this seems to be talking only about money, but I think a wider reading is appropriate. Treasure is whatever we value highly and work … Continue reading →

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May 15, 2013

Posted on May 16, 2013 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 6:9 People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. Ambition is a complicated thing. Setting goals and working toward them … Continue reading →

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January 9, 2013

Posted on January 12, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. Here we have presented, in rather blunt, graphic terms, the danger in relying only on human judgment. Where the English … Continue reading →

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