Tag Archives: God’s grace

Guidance; July 26, 2019

Posted on July 28, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 25:12 Who, then, is the man that fears the Lord? He will instruct him in the way chosen for him. Where the NIV says, “the way chosen for him,” the Japanese says, “the way he should choose.” That difference … Continue reading →

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Dependence on God; July 24, 2019

Posted on July 27, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalms 18:1 I love you, O Lord, my strength. David was at his best when he recognized his dependence on God. Actually, that can be said of anyone! We human beings have the odd conceit that we can get by … Continue reading →

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When God Seems Distant; July 23, 2019

Posted on July 25, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 13:5-6 But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, for he has been good to me. The past few days it has come out how David heard from … Continue reading →

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Worship; July 14, 2019

Posted on July 19, 2019 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 7:3 When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the Lord above the temple, they knelt on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the … Continue reading →

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An Old Fool; July 12, 2019

Posted on July 14, 2019 by jgarrott

1 Kings 11:4 As Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord his God, as the heart of David his father had been. To me, this betrayal … Continue reading →

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If, Then; July 3, 2019

Posted on July 7, 2019 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 11:13-14 So if you faithfully obey the commands I am giving you today—to love the Lord your God and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul—then I will send rain on your land in … Continue reading →

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Aliens; June 26, 2019

Posted on June 28, 2019 by jgarrott

Leviticus 19:34 “‘The alien living with you must be treated as one of your native-born. Love him as yourself, for you were aliens in Egypt. I am the Lord your God.’” When you think about it, this is quite remarkable. … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Growth; May 18, 2019

Posted on May 19, 2019 by jgarrott

Philippians 4:12-13 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living … Continue reading →

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Healing; May 14, 2019

Posted on May 15, 2019 by jgarrott

Philippians 2:27 Indeed he was ill, and almost died. But God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow. This verse is not underlined in my Bible, but it … Continue reading →

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Our Battle; May 10, 2019

Posted on May 12, 2019 by jgarrott

Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. It’s interesting how context … Continue reading →

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