Tag Archives: God’s grace

God’s Incredible Grace; November 28, 2019

Posted on November 30, 2019 by jgarrott

Hosea 1:10 “Yet the Israelites will be like the sand on the seashore, which cannot be measured or counted. In the place where it was said to them, ‘You are not my people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the … Continue reading →

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Entitlement; November 17, 2019

Posted on November 19, 2019 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 5:30-31 “A horrible and shocking thing has happened in the land: The prophets prophesy lies, the priests rule by their own authority, and my people love it this way. But what will you do in the end?” Reading this … Continue reading →

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Sin and Repentance; November 14, 2019

Posted on November 16, 2019 by jgarrott

Isaiah 66:3-4 “They have chosen their own ways, and their souls delight in their abominations; so I also will choose harsh treatment for them and will bring upon them what they dread. For when I called, no one answered, when … Continue reading →

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God’s Invitation; November 9, 2019

Posted on November 11, 2019 by jgarrott

Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy … Continue reading →

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Paradoxes; October 29, 2019

Posted on October 31, 2019 by jgarrott

Proverbs 27:1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth. Proverbs has several verses that reference this sort of thing, but it also has several that encourage planning ahead. There is a … Continue reading →

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Revenge; October 26, 2019

Posted on October 28, 2019 by jgarrott

Proverbs 20:22 Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you. Revenge is an honored tradition in Japan, One of the most famous and best-loved historical tales is The Storehouse … Continue reading →

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Coaching; October 25, 2019

Posted on October 27, 2019 by jgarrott

Proverbs 20:5 The purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out. This strikes me as being at the core of the Coaching that I’ve been studying for the past couple of years. … Continue reading →

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Describing God; September 29, 2019

Posted on October 1, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 136:1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures for ever. This Psalm is unique in being antiphonal, a call-and-response between a worship leader and either a choir or the entire congregation. The whole rest … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; September 7, 2019

Posted on September 10, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 107:1-3 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures for ever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say this— those he redeemed from the hand of the foe, those he gathered from the lands, from … Continue reading →

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The Character of God; September 6, 2019

Posted on September 9, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 106:47 Save us, O Lord our God, and gather us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name and glory in your praise. This whole Psalm is an extended confession of the sins of the … Continue reading →

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