Tag Archives: presumption

Stewardship of Gifts and Opportunities; May 7, 2021

Posted on May 9, 2021 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 7:28 “O Sovereign Lord, you are God! Your words are trustworthy, and you have promised these good things to your servant.” Nathan had built up a track record with David, and David trusted that he accurately heard and … Continue reading →

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Judas; March 30, 2021

Posted on April 1, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:49-50 Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him. Jesus replied, “Friend, do what you came for.” The Japanese has Jesus saying, “Friend, why have you come?” which the NIV gives as an alternative translation … Continue reading →

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Things God Hates; December 13, 2019

Posted on December 15, 2019 by jgarrott

Zechariah 8:16-17 These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound judgment in your courts; do not plot evil against each other, and do not love to swear falsely. I … Continue reading →

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God’s Part and Our Part; December 23, 2018

Posted on December 26, 2018 by jgarrott

2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Christian living is always a tension between what God has … Continue reading →

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God’s Provision; September 2, 2017

Posted on September 4, 2017 by jgarrott

Ezra 1:6 All their neighbors assisted them with articles of silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with valuable gifts, in addition to all the freewill offerings. We have no clear indication whether those who gave all these things … Continue reading →

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April 6, 2017

Posted on April 8, 2017 by jgarrott

John 11:40 Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” Here Jesus continues His dialog about faith with Martha. She began (this time around at least) by stating, in … Continue reading →

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March 28, 2017

Posted on March 31, 2017 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 1:42 But the Lord said to me, “Tell them, ‘Do not go up and fight, because I will not be with you. You will be defeated by your enemies.’” We are so foolish! We fail to do what God … Continue reading →

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March 25, 2017

Posted on March 26, 2017 by jgarrott

Numbers 27:15-17 Moses said to the Lord, “May the Lord, the God of the spirits of all mankind, appoint a man over this community to go out and come in before them, one who will lead them out and bring … Continue reading →

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February 11, 2017

Posted on February 15, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 24:6-7 “Make sure that you do not take my son back there,” Abraham said. “The Lord, the God of heaven, who brought me out of my father’s household and my native land and who spoke to me and promised … Continue reading →

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April 8, 2016

Posted on April 10, 2016 by jgarrott

1 Kings 9:6-7 “But if you or your sons turn away from me and do not observe the commands and decrees I have given you and go off to serve other gods and worship them, then I will cut off … Continue reading →

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