Tag Archives: repentance

December 19, 2013

Posted on December 20, 2013 by jgarrott

1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. I recently received insight into this verse through … Continue reading →

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December 9, 2013

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 49:6 He says: “It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the … Continue reading →

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November 28, 2013

Posted on November 30, 2013 by jgarrott

Acts 2:38-39 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and … Continue reading →

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November 27, 2013

Posted on November 30, 2013 by jgarrott

Acts 2:14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say.” The transformation … Continue reading →

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November 14, 2013

Posted on November 15, 2013 by jgarrott

Amos 9:10 “All the sinners among my people will die by the sword, all those who say, `Disaster will not overtake or meet us.’” Saying you’re safe doesn’t make it so. Once again I get strong echoes of the current … Continue reading →

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October 27, 2013

Posted on November 2, 2013 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 16:20-21 Do people make their own gods? Yes, but they are not gods!” “Therefore I will teach them— this time I will teach them my power and might. Then they will know that my name is the Lord.” Reading … Continue reading →

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September 9, 2013

Posted on September 10, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 66:18 If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. This is a fairly well-known verse, but I think it is understood and followed far less than it is known. Simply put, this is … Continue reading →

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September 6, 2013

Posted on September 7, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 44:3 It was not by their sword that they won the land, nor did their arm bring them victory; it was your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, for you loved them. In reading this … Continue reading →

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July 29, 2013

Posted on August 1, 2013 by jgarrott

1 Peter 2:16 Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. Freedom can be a tricky, even scary, thing. The devil is adept at using our weaknesses and … Continue reading →

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July 24, 2013

Posted on July 26, 2013 by jgarrott

Galatians 5:16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. How totally out of touch with modern society! How unrealistic! Though they might not say it out loud, that is … Continue reading →

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