Tag Archives: God’s presence

A Firm Hope; July 2, 2022

Posted on July 6, 2022 by jgarrott

Hebrews 6:19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain. There are two distinct metaphors in this verse, and many people don’t have a reference for either … Continue reading →

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The Blessings of Obedience; February 24, 2019

Posted on February 27, 2019 by jgarrott

John 14:23 Jesus replied, “If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.” The Bible uses all sorts of words to mean much … Continue reading →

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The Presence of God; February 15, 2019

Posted on February 20, 2019 by jgarrott

John 8:29 “The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him.” Nothing can separate us from the love of God, (Romans 8:35-39) but we can certainly lose the … Continue reading →

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Praising God; March 25, 2018

Posted on March 27, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:16 “Do you hear what these children are saying?” they asked him. “Yes,” replied Jesus, “have you never read, ‘From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise’?” As many have noted, Jesus changed one word in … Continue reading →

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February 28, 2017

Posted on March 2, 2017 by jgarrott

Exodus 13:21 By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day … Continue reading →

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June 15, 2016

Posted on June 16, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 26:8 I love the house where you live, O Lord, the place where your glory dwells. I first became particularly aware of this verse when a friend of mine, missionary Nils Olson, put it on a t-shirt he made … Continue reading →

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May 20, 2016

Posted on May 22, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 84:4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you. This Psalm is a sweet one indeed, with several parts of it having been set to music even in recent years. It’s not by David … Continue reading →

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April 29, 2016

Posted on May 1, 2016 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 6:9 They were all trying to frighten us, thinking, “Their hands will get too weak for the work, and it will not be completed.” But I prayed, “Now strengthen my hands.” I like Nehemiah! Prayer was such an integral … Continue reading →

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October 3, 2012

Posted on October 4, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 14:5 God is present in the company of the righteous. It is an indication of the fact that David was a man after God’s own heart that he said so many things that are similar to things Jesus said. … Continue reading →

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June 12, 2012

Posted on June 13, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 1:9 God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. For once I really like the turn of phrase of the NIV, but there’s a difference in nuance between the NIV … Continue reading →

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