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November 30, 2014

Posted on December 3, 2014 by jgarrott

1 John 1:6-7 If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have … Continue reading →

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October 19, 2014

Posted on October 21, 2014 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. So many live strictly for themselves, and they are incalculably poorer … Continue reading →

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June 24, 2014

Posted on June 26, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 23:22 Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. Generational frictions have been around since time immemorial, and they won’t go away before Christ’s return. Aristotle complained that the … Continue reading →

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June 13, 2014

Posted on June 15, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 13:24 He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him. Talk about something that has been discarded from society! This verse has been paraphrased as, “He who spares the rod … Continue reading →

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May 7, 2014

Posted on May 9, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 71:17-18 Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the … Continue reading →

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May 6, 2014

Posted on May 7, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 68:5-6 A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families, he leads forth the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. Families are … Continue reading →

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April 29, 2014

Posted on April 30, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 37:39 The salvation of the righteous comes from the LORD; he is their stronghold in time of trouble. Here at the end of this listing of all the benefits that accrue to the righteous, it is good to be … Continue reading →

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April 11, 2014

Posted on April 13, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 34:11 Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. This whole Psalm is an example of David doing exactly what he says here. David never drew back from giving God credit for … Continue reading →

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March 11, 2014

Posted on March 13, 2014 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 26:23 “The LORD rewards every man for his righteousness and faithfulness. The LORD delivered you into my hands today, but I would not lay a hand on the LORD’s anointed.” David’s behavior said clearly that he feared God … Continue reading →

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March 8, 2014

Posted on March 11, 2014 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 24:16 Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor children put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin. For the average American it seems incredible that this would even need … Continue reading →

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