Tag Archives: God’s truth

Faith; December 11, 2024

Posted on December 12, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 1:45 “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” Truer words were never spoken! God has said many things to us through the Bible, and He continues to speak to us individually … Continue reading →

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Defining Repentance; March 11, 2024

Posted on March 12, 2024 by jgarrott

Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek the Lord while he may be found;call upon him while he is near.Let the wicked forsake his way,and the evil man his thoughts. This whole chapter is incredibly rich, to the point that it could be described … Continue reading →

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Human Suffering; February 29, 2024

Posted on March 1, 2024 by jgarrott

Job 33:29-30 “God does all these things to a man– twice, even three times–to turn back his soul from the pit, that the light of life may shine on him. Elihu is a wild card in the narrative of Job. … Continue reading →

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Righteousness; December 5, 2023

Posted on December 6, 2023 by jgarrott

Galatians 5:5 But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the righteousness for which we hope. This whole letter is a screed against trying to earn salvation by works, and this verse is a very interesting element of that. … Continue reading →

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Christian Unity; October 13, 2023

Posted on October 14, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 18:25-26 He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and he spoke with great fervor and taught about Jesus accurately, though he knew only the baptism of John. He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When … Continue reading →

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Commitment; August 24, 2023

Posted on August 25, 2023 by jgarrott

John 8:31-32 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” It has struck me in … Continue reading →

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Receiving God’s Word; August 23, 2023

Posted on August 24, 2023 by jgarrott

John 8:30 Even as he spoke, many put their faith in him. Jesus wasn’t being quite as direct here as He was with the woman at the well, (John 4) but this certainly reminds me of that. Jesus spoke in … Continue reading →

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Listening; July 12, 2023

Posted on July 13, 2023 by jgarrott

Mark 4:33-34 With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained … Continue reading →

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Security; May 12, 2023

Posted on May 13, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 125:1-2 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forevermore. Security is one of the basic … Continue reading →

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God’s Truth; January 3, 2023

Posted on January 4, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 8:10He said, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that,“‘though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.’” This is … Continue reading →

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