Tag Archives: God’s grace

Absolute Truth; July 2, 2025

Posted on July 3, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 96:5 For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens. There are many musical settings to various parts of this Psalm, which is very appropriate when it talks so much about singing! This anonymous Psalmist had … Continue reading →

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God’s Daily Care; June 21, 2025

Posted on June 22, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 68:19 Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Some of the imagery in this Psalm is obscure to modern readers, but this verse hits home in any age. God isn’t just a God … Continue reading →

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The Purpose of Grace; June 20, 2025

Posted on June 21, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 67:1-2 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us—so that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. This principle is stated many times throughout the Bible, that God’s gracious … Continue reading →

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Being Heard by God; June 19, 2025

Posted on June 20, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 66:18 If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. The anonymous author of this Psalm went through a pretty rough time, but in the process he learned something very important, that he expresses here. … Continue reading →

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Responding to God; June 9, 2025

Posted on June 10, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 34:1-3 I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together. Every verse in this Psalm is worthy of a song or … Continue reading →

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Faith; June 6, 2025

Posted on June 7, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 38:5 Into your hands I commit my spirit; deliver me, Lord, my faithful God. The first line of this jumps out because it is what Jesus said from the cross. Different translations render the last part of the verse differently. The … Continue reading →

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God’s Presence; June 3, 2025

Posted on June 4, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 27:4 One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek:that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. I’m sure this is … Continue reading →

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Individual Accountability; April 26, 2025

Posted on April 27, 2025 by jgarrott

John 21:21-22 When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” We are so prone to compare ourselves to other people, … Continue reading →

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The Gospel; April 23, 2025

Posted on April 24, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 24:45-48 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached … Continue reading →

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God’s Love; April 22, 2025

Posted on April 23, 2025 by jgarrott

Luke 24:34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” This whole story of the walk to Emmaus has much to love and meditate on. I find it significant the specific people Jesus appeared to … Continue reading →

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