Tag Archives: God’s grace

Returning to God; September 4, 2025

Posted on September 5, 2025 by jgarrott

Zechariah 9:12 Return to your fortress, you prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you. This chapter is most famous for verse 9, which was fulfilled on Palm Sunday as Jesus entered Jerusalem, but I … Continue reading →

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Dependence on God; September 1, 2025

Posted on September 2, 2025 by jgarrott

Zephaniah 3:12, 15 But I will leave within you the meek and humble.The remnant of Israel will trust in the name of the Lord.The Lord, the King of Israel, is with you; never again will you fear any harm. It struck me that the same terminology is used … Continue reading →

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Prophecy; August 27, 2025

Posted on August 28, 2025 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 31:14 “I will satisfy the priests with abundance, and my people will be filled with my bounty,”declares the Lord. Jeremiah is known as a prophet of “doom and gloom,” to the point that “jeremiad” refers to a very negative rant about something. However, … Continue reading →

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Being Attacked; August 16, 2025

Posted on August 17, 2025 by jgarrott

Isiah 54:17 “No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you.This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,”declares the Lord. On the one hand, we see massacres of Christians in places … Continue reading →

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Fear; August 8, 2025

Posted on August 9, 2025 by jgarrott

Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. I have lost track of how many times the Bible tells … Continue reading →

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Pride vs. Wisdom; July 21, 2025

Posted on July 22, 2025 by jgarrott

Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Pride is a funny thing. It creates false expectations in the one who has it, like inflating a balloon, and when that balloon is popped, it seems disastrous. … Continue reading →

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Ancestral Sin; July 9, 2025

Posted on July 10, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 106:6 We have sinned, even as our ancestors did; we have done wrong and acted wickedly. Awareness of sin is a strange thing. Some actions jump out at us, in our own lives or in the lives of those around us, and … Continue reading →

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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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