Tag Archives: God’s grace

May 30, 2015

Posted on June 1, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 10:29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” This teacher of the Law sounds like most of us! We are all very interested in justifying ourselves, not wanting to admit just … Continue reading →

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May 22, 2015

Posted on May 23, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 20:32-33 Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked. “Lord,” they answered, “we want our sight.” Jesus wants us to be specific in what we are seeking. At the same time, … Continue reading →

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May 7, 2015

Posted on May 8, 2015 by jgarrott

Daniel 9:18 We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy. In contrast to David, who sometimes wrote of his personal righteousness, Daniel seems always to operate from a place of great … Continue reading →

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April 24, 2015

Posted on April 25, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 123:1-2 I lift up my eyes to you, to you whose throne is in heaven. As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maid look to the hand of her … Continue reading →

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April 17, 2015

Posted on April 19, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 69:1 Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck. This verse has always struck me for its plain, unvarnished honesty. Everyone gets into situations sometimes when the brain says, “OK, now it’s time to … Continue reading →

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March 5, 2015

Posted on March 7, 2015 by jgarrott

Titus 3:1-2 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no-one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility towards all men. Titus … Continue reading →

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January 14, 2015

Posted on January 16, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 12:12 Because Rehoboam humbled himself, the Lord’s anger turned from him, and he was not totally destroyed. Indeed, there was some good in Judah. I have a message on tape, preached by a friend, about all the reasons … Continue reading →

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November 11, 2014

Posted on November 12, 2014 by jgarrott

Titus 2:11-13 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 … Continue reading →

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October 2, 2014

Posted on October 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Romans 4:4-5 Now when a man works, his wages are not credited to him as a gift, but as an obligation. However, to the man who does not work but trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited … Continue reading →

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August 15, 2014

Posted on August 18, 2014 by jgarrott

Daniel 9:18 “We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy.” Daniel got so many things right! We should never think that we’ve been “good enough” to approach God, because we haven’t. … Continue reading →

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