Tag Archives: role models

Being an Example; October 28, 2025

Posted on October 29, 2025 by jgarrott

Philippians 4:9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. This is certainly a statement of a man with a clear conscience. Many would … Continue reading →

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Genuine Repentance; March 6, 2024

Posted on March 7, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 51:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. Along with Peter weeping bitterly after having denied that he knew Jesus, this is perhaps the most famous record … Continue reading →

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Honest to God; March 4, 2024

Posted on March 5, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalms 34:4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Perhaps David’s most shining attribute was that he was honest to God. He was capable of deception – even this Psalm was written … Continue reading →

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Stephen; September 21, 2023

Posted on September 22, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 6:8 Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. Stephen is an excellent example of how God will expand the “job description” of someone who is totally dedicated … Continue reading →

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Listening; July 12, 2023

Posted on July 13, 2023 by jgarrott

Mark 4:33-34 With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained … Continue reading →

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Authority; September 5, 2021

Posted on September 10, 2021 by jgarrott

Luke 22:25-26 Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be … Continue reading →

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Deception; September 30, 2019

Posted on October 1, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 138:6 Though the Lord is on high, he looks upon the lowly, but the proud he knows from afar. It just struck me, reading the Japanese for this verse, that the second half could be expressed, “He sees through … Continue reading →

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April 28, 2015

Posted on April 30, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. Here we have yet another illustration of why David was a man after God’s own heart (Acts 13:22): … Continue reading →

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October 1, 2013

Posted on October 2, 2013 by jgarrott

PS 135:15, 18 The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. Those who make them will be like them, and so will all who trust in them. You can’t accuse the Bible of … Continue reading →

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October 6, 2012

Posted on October 9, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. This Psalm has three sections, each of which could stand on its own as beautiful and dearly loved. This first starts with a … Continue reading →

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