Tag Archives: self-centeredness

The Evangelistic Imperative; May 10, 2025

Posted on May 11, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Chronicles 16:23-23 Sing to the Lord, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day.Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. This chapter collects several of David’s Psalms, and I can’t read it without musical settings coming into … Continue reading →

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Body Life; March 17, 2025

Posted on March 18, 2025 by jgarrott

Ephesians 4:15-16 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; June 30, 2024

Posted on July 1, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 31:14-15 But I trust in you, Lord; I say, “You are my God.”My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me. David’s emotions certainly fluctuated, at least as he recorded them in his Psalms. However, … Continue reading →

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Humility; October 19, 2023

Posted on October 20, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 24:16 “So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.” I wonder how many people feel this way? Or rather, actually live this way? This requires self-awareness without self-centeredness, and that is a tall order … Continue reading →

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Stress; April 23, 2023

Posted on April 24, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 55:22 Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. This verse has been beautifully set to music, and it is essentially quoted by Peter: “Cast all your anxiety on … Continue reading →

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Humility; March 7, 2023

Posted on March 8, 2023 by jgarrott

Numbers 12:1-2 Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses because of his Cushite wife, for he had married a Cushite. “Has the Lord spoken only through Moses?” they asked. “Hasn’t he also spoken through us?” And the Lord heard … Continue reading →

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The Fear of the Lord; December 20, 2022

Posted on December 21, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 11:3-4 And he will delight in the fear of the Lord. He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears; but with righteousness he will judge the needy, … Continue reading →

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Being Used by God; December 12. 2022

Posted on December 13, 2022 by jgarrott

Luke 1:45 “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” I think I probably write on this verse every time our readings cover it, because it is just that impressive. It … Continue reading →

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Focus; September 4, 2022

Posted on September 9, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 71:23 My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you– I, whom you have redeemed. Singing praise to God brings joy. The Psalmist is evidently in a pretty rough situation, but when he shifts his focus … Continue reading →

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Personal Evangelism; July 9, 2022

Posted on July 14, 2022 by jgarrott

1 Peter 3:15-16 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and … Continue reading →

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