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The Purpose of Leaders; July 14, 2026

Posted on July 15, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 45:8 “You heavens above, rain down my righteousness;    let the clouds shower it down.Let the earth open wide,    let salvation spring up,let righteousness flourish with it;    I, the Lord, have created it.” Many people have drawn parallels between Cyrus the Persian, whom this chapter talks … Continue reading →

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Parenting; July 1, 2026

Posted on July 2, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 3:13 For I told him that I would judge his family forever because of the sin he knew about; his sons blasphemed God, and he failed to restrain them. This was really dumping Samuel into the deep end of the … Continue reading →

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Hearing God; June 30, 2026

Posted on July 1, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 3:10 The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!”Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” This is about as literal a “calling” as is recorded in the whole Bible! It is a … Continue reading →

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Inquiring and Asking; May 1, 2026

Posted on May 2, 2026 by jgarrott

John 16:23 “In that day you will no longer ask me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.” This verse is famous, but in English it’s a bit confusing. The Japanese … Continue reading →

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Harvest Workers; February 27, 2026

Posted on February 28, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 9:37-38 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” God is supreme over all, but He uses people to accomplish … Continue reading →

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Hearing God; February 20, 2026

Posted on February 21, 2026 by jgarrott

Daniel 10:12 Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.” This verse … Continue reading →

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Morning Devotions; February 2, 2026

Posted on February 3, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:147 I rise before dawn and cry for help;    I have put my hope in your word. There are many Bible passages, particularly in the Psalms, that speak of seeking God early in the morning. It’s a simple fact of human … Continue reading →

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Patience; January 25, 2026

Posted on January 26, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord;    be strong and take heart    and wait for the Lord. I can’t read this Psalm without music rising in my heart and mind, because of all the wonderful songs that have been created from it. The Japanese translation of this … Continue reading →

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Listen! ;January 24, 2026

Posted on January 25, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 25:4 Show me your ways, Lord,    teach me your paths. This theme is repeated many times in David’s Psalms, and God granted his request at least as many times. David had no education, as we think of it, but God taught … Continue reading →

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Being Heard by God; January 23, 2026

Posted on January 24, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 6:9 The Lord has heard my cry for mercy;    the Lord accepts my prayer. I think it’s important to notice that this Psalm is attributed to David. At first, he seems like a bit of a drama queen, talking about how much he cries … Continue reading →

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