Tag Archives: repentance

January 21, 2013

Posted on January 24, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 29:1 A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed – without remedy. The sad thing is, someone immediately came to mind when I read this verse. The ability to accept correction is a lifesaver! This … Continue reading →

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January 20, 2013

Posted on January 24, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 28:4-5 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them. Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it fully. It is interesting to read something written … Continue reading →

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January 6, 2013

Posted on January 9, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 13:6 Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner. This is put interestingly, because we don’t usually personify our actions like this. The first half brings to mind Ephesians 6:14, which in turn is an echo … Continue reading →

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December 8, 2012

Posted on December 11, 2012 by jgarrott

Isaiah 40:1 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. The Bible has many strong words in it, and it doesn’t mince words when dealing with sin. However, it also has passages like this. God is perfectly holy, which means He … Continue reading →

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December 3, 2012

Posted on December 5, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 89:24 “My faithful love will be with him, and through my name his horn will be exalted.” Throughout the Old Testament “horn” is used to symbolize either strength or, by extension, ruler. With that cleared up, we can consider … Continue reading →

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October 28, 2012

Posted on October 30, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 85:8 I will listen to what God the LORD will say; he promises peace to his people, his saints– but let them not return to folly. This one verse contains a prayer of sorts, and then God’s direct answer. … Continue reading →

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October 20, 2012

Posted on October 22, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 51:6 Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place. Psalm 51 is very rightly famous, because it is David’s response after Nathan confronted him over what he had done in relation … Continue reading →

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October 16, 2012

Posted on October 19, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 37:3-4 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. There is so much thoughtful, meaningful content in … Continue reading →

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October 12, 2012

Posted on October 13, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 32:1-2 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit. David had a remarkable grasp of the … Continue reading →

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September 22, 2012

Posted on September 27, 2012 by jgarrott

Job 2:10 He replied, “You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?” In all this, Job did not sin in what he said. I noticed something for the first time just now. … Continue reading →

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