Tag Archives: guidance

Negative Guidance; August 13, 2026

Posted on August 14, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 16:6 Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. God’s guidance, and even His calling, are sometimes negative. This passage has … Continue reading →

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Commissioning; August 11, 2026

Posted on August 12, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 9:15 But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel.” Sometimes God uses human instruments to convey His commands, His calling. Here He … Continue reading →

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Peace; April 26, 2026

Posted on April 28, 2026 by jgarrott

John 14:25-26 “All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” I preached on … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah; February 18, 2026

Posted on February 19, 2026 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 10:23-24 Lord, I know that people’s lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps.Discipline me, Lord, but only in due measure— not in your anger, or you will reduce me to nothing. Jeremiah was certainly someone with … Continue reading →

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God’s Guidance; February 15, 2026

Posted on February 16, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 30:21 Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” I can’t read this verse without remembering a statue on the grounds of Hargrave … Continue reading →

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Parenting; February 7, 2026

Posted on February 8, 2026 by jgarrott

Proverbs 13:24 Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them. This verse is currently considered politically incorrect, but its wisdom is evident all around us. Just yesterday I watched a video of … Continue reading →

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Being Led by God; February 3, 2026

Posted on February 4, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God;may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. One of David’s best points was that he was constantly asking God to teach and guide him. We are prone to shift into … Continue reading →

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Guidance; January 30, 2026

Posted on January 31, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. This verse is familiar to the point of burnout. We sing it to four different musical arrangements, and probably even the most casual believer in this church has … Continue reading →

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Guidance; October 2, 2024

Posted on October 3, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 43:3 Send me your light and your faithful care, let them lead me;let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place where you dwell. This Psalm is demonstrably the last part of Psalm 42, but for reasons unknown got separated … Continue reading →

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Guidance; September 12, 2024

Posted on September 13, 2024 by jgarrott

Exodus 13:22 Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place in front of the people. God gave the Israelites the guidance they needed, when and how they needed it. He had decided … Continue reading →

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