Tag Archives: judging

Ranking; December 29, 2022

Posted on December 30, 2022 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:15 And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called my son.” Matthew is the most thoroughly Jewish of the Gospels. Recent linguistic analysis by computer indicates it was probably written … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Repentance; October 7, 2022

Posted on October 9, 2022 by jgarrott

Proverbs 14:9 Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright. The NIV attempted to put this into modern cultural context by saying “making amends,” but the Japanese sticks with the original by saying “making … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Standards; June 6, 2022

Posted on June 11, 2022 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 10:12 We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise. We see this sort of thing all the … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Imitating Jesus; May 15, 2022

Posted on May 18, 2022 by jgarrott

John 5:30 “By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me.” This is a very powerful statement. When the Son … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

People in the Last Days; February 22, 2022

Posted on February 25, 2022 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 3:1 But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. To be honest, I chose this verse because I didn’t want to type in all of verses 2-5! The description Paul gives of people in … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Blood of Jesus; January 6, 2022

Posted on January 10, 2022 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:27-28 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” In … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Judging; May 4, 2021

Posted on May 6, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 3:9 So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place. This was perhaps the high point of … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Miracle of Grace; November 17, 2020

Posted on November 21, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 6:1 As God’s fellow workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. This is a very interesting, and potentially very tragic, entreaty. It assumes a reality that far too many people don’t want to admit … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Standards; May 16, 2020

Posted on May 18, 2020 by jgarrott

Revelation 3:8 “I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.” I … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Judges; July 15, 2019

Posted on July 19, 2019 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 19:7 “Now let the fear of the Lord be upon you. Judge carefully, for with the Lord our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.” It strikes me that this chapter would make good reading for … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment