Tag Archives: loving God

Listening to God; February 16, 2026

Posted on February 17, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 48:17 This is what the Lord says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:“I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.” This clearly expresses the character of God’s commandments, but the ESV translation threw me for … Continue reading →

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Legalism; February 13, 2026

Posted on February 14, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 28:12 to whom he said, “This is the resting place, let the weary rest”;and, “This is the place of repose”— but they would not listen. This is frankly a sad, depressing passage. This was spoken to people long ago, but there … Continue reading →

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Salvation; January 15, 2026

Posted on January 16, 2026 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 22:36 You make your saving help my shield; your help has made me great. Different translations render this verse in a variety of ways, with varying impact to the reader. However, the point is that the omnipotent Creator cares incredibly … Continue reading →

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God’s Care for His Children; August 25, 2025

Posted on August 26, 2025 by jgarrott

Isaiah 66:5 Hear the word of the Lord, you who tremble at his word:“Your own people who hate you, and exclude you because of my name, have said,‘Let the Lord be glorified, that we may see your joy!’ Yet they will be put to shame.” God never forgets … Continue reading →

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Human Interactions; August 19, 2025

Posted on August 20, 2025 by jgarrott

Isaiah 58:6 “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen:to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke,to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?” God is very clear: if we want a right relationship with Him, … Continue reading →

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God’s Heart; June 24, 2025

Posted on June 25, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 81:13 “If my people would only listen to me, if Israel would only follow my ways!” Asaph and his descendants wrote some very prophetic Psalms, in the sense of expressing the heart of God. This line certainly does that. God … Continue reading →

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The Fear of the Lord; May 3, 2025

Posted on May 4, 2025 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 14:23 Eat the tithe of your grain, new wine and olive oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks in the presence of the Lord your God at the place he will choose as a dwelling for his Name, so that you may … Continue reading →

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The Fear of the Lord; March 29, 2025

Posted on March 31, 2025 by jgarrott

Hebrews 10:31 It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. This is a famous Scripture, largely because it was the foundation for a famous sermon by Jonathan Edwards which triggered the revival in North America called … Continue reading →

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Seeking God; December 20, 2024

Posted on December 21, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 27:8 My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek. I have long loved this verse, and have written on it countless times. However, it still resonates within me every time I read it. Different translations … Continue reading →

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True Religion; November 8, 2024

Posted on November 9, 2024 by jgarrott

Isaiah 58:6 “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen:to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke,to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?” From here through the end of the chapter God is getting very … Continue reading →

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