Tag Archives: pride

Being Right; August 15, 2024

Posted on August 16, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 10:29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” The parable of the Good Samaritan is one of Jesus’ most famous, but this particular detail stands out to me this morning. This man … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness; August 7, 2024

Posted on August 8, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 18:35 “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart.” Wow! Just this past Sunday I quoted Matthew 6:14-15 in the message, saying that it was a … Continue reading →

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What God Desires; July 28, 2024

Posted on July 29, 2024 by jgarrott

Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.    And what does the Lord require of you?To act justly and to love mercy    and to walk humbly with your God. This is a famous verse that is absolutely powerful in its simplicity. It strips … Continue reading →

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Pride; July 18, 2024

Posted on July 19, 2024 by jgarrott

Proverbs 21:4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart—    the unplowed field of the wicked—produce sin. In reading this verse this morning I felt I was to write on it, but then I checked other translations, and was shocked! The ESV and the … Continue reading →

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Marriage; July 17, 2024

Posted on July 18, 2024 by jgarrott

Proverbs 18:22 He who finds a wife finds what is good    and receives favor from the Lord. With the high rate of divorce, there are some who would dispute this verse. However, I am convinced that comes from a misunderstanding of marriage … Continue reading →

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Humility Before God; July 16, 2024

Posted on July 17, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 143:8 Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,    for I have put my trust in you.Show me the way I should go,    for to you I entrust my life. Many of David’s Psalms seem to have been written as … Continue reading →

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Respect; July 12, 2024

Posted on July 13, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 123:3 Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us,    for we have endured no end of contempt. This is an interesting, brief Psalm. It rather goes against the little rhyme most English-speakers learn as children: “Sticks and stones may break … Continue reading →

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Genuine Repentance; July 4, 2024

Posted on July 4, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 51:17 My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit;    a broken and contrite heart    you, God, will not despise. This is a very important and very familiar Psalm, and every line of it resonates in my heart as I read it. The circumstances … Continue reading →

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Trusting God’s Love; June 26, 2024

Posted on June 27, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 26:2 Test me, Lord, and try me,    examine my heart and my mind. This is a very dangerous prayer, but it is one of faith. David was probably a bit over-confident when he prayed it, but his heart was in the … Continue reading →

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Righteousness; June 22, 2024

Posted on June 23, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 5:8 Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness    because of my enemies—    make your way straight before me. I have written repeatedly on verse 3, in reference to morning devotions, but this verse is even more famous, having been beautifully set to music. The … Continue reading →

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