Tag Archives: serving God

May 30, 2016

Posted on May 31, 2016 by jgarrott

Proverbs 15:8 The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. Right here we have a clear put-down of the practice of “indulgences” that triggered the Protestant Reformation. If a person’s heart is … Continue reading →

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May 1, 2016

Posted on May 4, 2016 by jgarrott

Job 21:14-15 “Yet they say to God, ‘Leave us alone! We have no desire to know your ways. Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him? What would we gain by praying to him?’” This is a remarkably accurate … Continue reading →

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April 16, 2016

Posted on April 17, 2016 by jgarrott

2 Kings 20:6 “‘I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city for my sake and for the sake of my servant David.’” We view things through the lens … Continue reading →

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April 10, 2016

Posted on April 12, 2016 by jgarrott

1 Kings 18:21 Elijah went before the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people said nothing. This story is … Continue reading →

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April 9, 2016

Posted on April 12, 2016 by jgarrott

1 Kings 13:2 He cried out against the altar by the word of the Lord: “O altar, altar! This is what the Lord says: ‘A son named Josiah will be born to the house of David. On you he will … Continue reading →

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April 1, 2016

Posted on April 4, 2016 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 12:23 “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right.” This needs to be … Continue reading →

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February 24, 2016

Posted on February 26, 2016 by jgarrott

1 Sam 15:22-23 But Samuel replied: “Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of … Continue reading →

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February 6, 2016

Posted on February 9, 2016 by jgarrott

Luke 5:10-11 Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will catch men.” So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him. I think it’s important to consider why Jesus dealt with … Continue reading →

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January 31, 2016

Posted on February 1, 2016 by jgarrott

Zephaniah 3:11-12 “I will remove from this city those who rejoice in their pride. Never again will you be haughty on my holy hill. But I will leave within you the meek and humble, who trust in the name of … Continue reading →

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January 29, 2016

Posted on January 31, 2016 by jgarrott

Joel 2:23 Be glad, O people of Zion, rejoice in the Lord your God, for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before. The Japanese has a … Continue reading →

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