Tag Archives: pleasing God

Relating to our Creator; July 22, 2022

Posted on July 28, 2022 by jgarrott

1 Chronicles 29:14 “But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.” We have … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Children of Light; February 3, 2022

Posted on February 6, 2022 by jgarrott

Ephesians 5:8-10 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord. … Continue reading →

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Hiding from God; December 23, 2021

Posted on December 28, 2021 by jgarrott

John 3:19 This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. John 3:16 is rightly the most famous verse in the Bible, but people really need to … Continue reading →

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Pleasing God; December 5, 2021

Posted on December 8, 2021 by jgarrott

Psalm 69:30-31 I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving. This will please the Lord more than an ox, more than a bull with its horns and hoofs. I think the secret to David’s relationship with … Continue reading →

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Depression; November 14, 2021

Posted on November 16, 2021 by jgarrott

Revelation 8:3-4 Another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. The smoke of the … Continue reading →

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Confessing Christ; August 25, 2020

Posted on August 29, 2020 by jgarrott

John 12:42-43 Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not confess their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; for they loved praise … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Truth; May 10, 2020

Posted on May 12, 2020 by jgarrott

3 John 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. Every time I read 3 John this verse jumps out at me because it is so true in my own life, … Continue reading →

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Holy; April 29, 2020

Posted on May 1, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Peter 1:14-16 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: … Continue reading →

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Approval; January 11, 2020

Posted on January 15, 2020 by jgarrott

John 5:44 “How can you believe since you accept glory from one another but do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?” Jesus is here talking to the religious leaders, and particularly to the Pharisees, whom today … Continue reading →

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