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May 5, 2016

Posted on May 7, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 4:2 How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods? I think God is saying this even today. In a footnote the NIV gives “lies” as an … Continue reading →

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April 20, 2016

Posted on April 22, 2016 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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February 24, 2016

Posted on February 26, 2016 by jgarrott

1 Sam 15:22-23 But Samuel replied: “Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of … Continue reading →

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January 30, 2016

Posted on January 31, 2016 by jgarrott

Micah 4:5 All the nations may walk in the name of their gods; we will walk in the name of the Lord our God for ever and ever. Two things struck me in relation to this verse just now. The … Continue reading →

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January 7, 2016

Posted on January 9, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 8:12-14 “Do not call conspiracy everything that these people call conspiracy; do not fear what they fear, and do not dread it. The Lord Almighty is the one you are to regard as holy, he is the one you … Continue reading →

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November 29, 2015

Posted on December 2, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 9:6-7 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase … Continue reading →

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September 18, 2015

Posted on September 26, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 10:18 For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. I couldn’t count how many times I’ve used the earlier parts of this chapter in sermons, counseling, and … Continue reading →

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March 10, 2015

Posted on March 13, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Peter 2:17 Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king. Verses 13-17 seem very appropriate in the US right now. Authority is being misappropriated and misused by some, and that is causing … Continue reading →

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February 15, 2015

Posted on February 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Zephaniah 2:3 Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger. As I read this just now it … Continue reading →

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January 1, 2015

Posted on January 5, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 9:37-38 “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” I don’t remember how many years ago it was that the Lord gave me … Continue reading →

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