Tag Archives: repentance

God’s Mercy; October 31, 2022

Posted on November 1, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy … Continue reading →

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Redemption; October 25, 2022

Posted on October 26, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 44:22 “I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you.” This past Sunday the subject came up of people who don’t believe they are worthy … Continue reading →

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Salvation; October 19, 2022

Posted on October 20, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 12:3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. This brief chapter is one of my favorite in the whole Bible, and this verse has resonated in my heart ever since I heard Andrae Crouch quote … Continue reading →

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Repentance; October 7, 2022

Posted on October 9, 2022 by jgarrott

Proverbs 14:9 Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright. The NIV attempted to put this into modern cultural context by saying “making amends,” but the Japanese sticks with the original by saying “making … Continue reading →

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Righteousness and Salvation; October 1, 2022

Posted on October 4, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 132:9, 16 “May your priests be clothed with righteousness; may your saints sing for joy.”“I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints will ever sing for joy.” This is presented as a prayer, and then God’s response. … Continue reading →

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God’s Word; September 21, 2022

Posted on September 29, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 107:20 He sent forth his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave. Like Psalm 106, this Psalm is a recounting of Israel’s history, but rather than tying in specific events, it describes generic situations that happened … Continue reading →

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Heart Attitude; August 31, 2022

Posted on September 4, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 66:18 If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened This little verse in an anonymous Psalm expresses an important truth. Everyone sins, but how we respond to those sins, our attitude toward them, … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Sin; August 27, 2022

Posted on August 31, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. This Psalm is certainly one of the most famous, and for excellent reason. As the response to Nathan having confronted David over his … Continue reading →

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The Activities of Fools; August 10, 2022

Posted on August 14, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 14:4 Will evildoers never learn– those who devour my people as men eat bread and who do not call on the Lord? I somewhat stole my own thunder yesterday by quoting the content of verse one, (even though I … Continue reading →

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Being Used by God; July 16, 2022

Posted on July 19, 2022 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 2:1 Then Hannah prayed and said:“My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance. God works with imperfect people and imperfect … Continue reading →

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