Tag Archives: natural disasters

The Fear of the Lord; October 7, 2024

Posted on October 8, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 76:7 It is you alone who are to be feared.    Who can stand before you when you are angry? The world has forgotten the fear of the Lord. By dismissing such things as hurricane and earthquakes as “strictly natural,” the world … Continue reading →

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Storms; October 1, 2024

Posted on October 2, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 38:3 Because of your wrath there is no health in my body;    there is no soundness in my bones because of my sin. Thinking about this Psalm, two thoughts come to mind. The first is to wonder how often and with what … Continue reading →

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Consequences of Sin; March 15, 2024

Posted on March 16, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 5:12 They have lied about the Lord; they said, “He will do nothing! No harm will come to us; we will never see sword or famine.” It is a very dangerous thing to deny that God judges His people. … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; September 4, 2023

Posted on September 5, 2023 by jgarrott

John 14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me.” After the Passover supper and Judas leaves, Jesus starts teaching His closest disciples in what is called the Upper Room Discourse. There is … Continue reading →

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Repentance; May 29, 2020

Posted on May 30, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 7:14 “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will … Continue reading →

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Natural Disasters; October 24, 2017

Posted on October 26, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” This Psalm was evidently written shortly after an earthquake. Natural disasters are called “acts of God” … Continue reading →

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Materialism; September 22, 2017

Posted on September 23, 2017 by jgarrott

Job 1:21 “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I shall depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.” There are a number of theological problems with the … Continue reading →

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August 21, 2016

Posted on August 23, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 33:5-6 The Lord is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with justice and righteousness. He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of … Continue reading →

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April 6, 2016

Posted on April 9, 2016 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:39-40 “Deal with each man according to all he does, since you know his heart (for you alone know the hearts of all men), so that they will fear you all the time they live in the land … Continue reading →

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