Tag Archives: self-centeredness

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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Evangelism; July 4, 2022

Posted on July 7, 2022 by jgarrott

Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Reading this chapter I’m always tempted to dwell on verse 31, because that, in the mouth of Jonathan Edwards, was used to spark … Continue reading →

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Relationships; January 18, 2022

Posted on January 22, 2022 by jgarrott

Romans 14:7-8 For none of us lives to himself alone and none of us dies to himself alone. If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or … Continue reading →

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Commitment; January 4, 2022

Posted on January 9, 2022 by jgarrott

Matt 14:14 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. Jesus’ level of dedication is shown by far more than what we call Passion Week. Here, He had just heard of … Continue reading →

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Human Weakness; May 21, 2021

Posted on May 25, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Kings 19:3 Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. In a number of ways this part of Elijah’s story is as important as the triumph on Mt. Carmel. One of the marvels of the Bible is that it … Continue reading →

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