Tag Archives: serving God

October 9, 2016

Posted on October 16, 2016 by jgarrott

Mark 12:38-40 As he taught, Jesus said, “Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted in the marketplaces, and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the … Continue reading →

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October 7, 2016

Posted on October 13, 2016 by jgarrott

Mark 11:12-14 The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but … Continue reading →

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August 29, 2016

Posted on August 31, 2016 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 10:21 The shepherds are senseless and do not inquire of the Lord; so they do not prosper and all their flock is scattered. Statistical analysis shows that an amazing number of “church leaders” have no real devotional life. That … Continue reading →

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August 16, 2016

Posted on August 18, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” The main dictionary definition of “pray” is “ask or request.” However, … Continue reading →

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July 17, 2016

Posted on July 19, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 101:2-3 I will be careful to lead a blameless life— when will you come to me? I will walk in my house with blameless heart. I will set before my eyes no vile thing. This Psalm is a statement … Continue reading →

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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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