Tag Archives: motivation

Giving God the Glory; March 9, 2023

Posted on March 10, 2023 by jgarrott

Numbers 20:12 But the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “Because you did not trust in me enough to honor me as holy in the sight of the Israelites, you will not bring this community into the land I give … Continue reading →

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Hope; November 21, 2022

Posted on November 22, 2022 by jgarrott

Zechariah 9:12 Return to your fortress, O prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you. It seems like I write on this verse every time we hit this chapter in reading. However, … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; August 21, 2022

Posted on August 26, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 34:11 Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. This Psalm as a whole is a treasure, rightly loved by many with various parts of it set to music. It was written … Continue reading →

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Rewards; July 23, 2022

Posted on July 29, 2022 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 15:7 “But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” I once heard a very moving message on this passage, but the speaker focused particularly on verse two, talking about … Continue reading →

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Living for Jesus; June 5, 2022

Posted on June 8, 2022 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 5:15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. This whole passage is so rich, with verse after verse that … Continue reading →

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God’s Love; May 24, 2022

Posted on May 28, 2022 by jgarrott

Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. The depth, the magnificence of this chapter, indeed of the whole book of Romans, boggles the mind. It’s no … Continue reading →

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Delighting in God; March 17, 2022

Posted on March 21, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 37:3-4 Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. This Psalm as a whole deals with the … Continue reading →

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Praising God; March 15, 2022

Posted on March 20, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 31:19 How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you. This verse was pleasantly set to music a … Continue reading →

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A Reason to Live; February 14, 2022

Posted on February 17, 2022 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 3:8 For now we really live, since you are standing firm in the Lord. I like this verse for two reasons. The first is that it displays a true pastor’s heart. As I wrote yesterday, pastoral ministry isn’t … Continue reading →

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Motivation; October 25, 2021

Posted on October 27, 2021 by jgarrott

2 Thessalonians 1:11 With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by … Continue reading →

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