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Desiring to Learn; January 27, 2026

Posted on January 28, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:64 The earth is filled with your love, Lord;    teach me your decrees. God always stands ready to teach us, but we have to be willing to be taught. Again I am reminded of my students over 40+ years of school … Continue reading →

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Diaspora; December 15, 2025

Posted on December 16, 2025 by jgarrott

Micah 5:7 The remnant of Jacob will be    in the midst of many peopleslike dew from the Lord,    like showers on the grass,which do not wait for anyone    or depend on man. Verse 2 of this chapter gets all the attention, since it was quoted by … Continue reading →

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Speaking for God; February 6, 2025

Posted on February 7, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 10:19-20 But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking … Continue reading →

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Speaking God’s Words; November 21, 2024

Posted on November 22, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 10:19-20 “But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking … Continue reading →

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Experiencing God; June 15, 2024

Posted on June 16, 2024 by jgarrott

Exodus 33:20 “But,” he said, “you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live.” God deals with us where and as we are. He knew that Moses couldn’t imagine Him in other than human terms, and so … Continue reading →

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The Priesthood of the Believer; June 24, 2023

Posted on June 25, 2023 by jgarrott

Malachi 2:7 “”For the lips of a priest ought to preserve knowledge, and from his mouth men should seek instruction–because he is the messenger of the Lord Almighty.” This is a very sobering verse to anyone in pastoral ministry, but … Continue reading →

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Our Image of God; April 2, 2022

Posted on April 11, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 147:10-11 His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of a man; the Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. The Japanese makes … Continue reading →

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True Religion; July 10, 2017

Posted on July 12, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 12:28 After seeking advice, the king made two golden calves. He said to the people, “It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem. Here are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of … Continue reading →

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