Tag Archives: speaking the truth in love

King Jesus; May 26, 2025

Posted on May 27, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 5:2 Hear my cry for help,    my King and my God,    for to you I pray. Recently there was a “scandal” because Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth opened a prayer meeting in the Pentagon (!) with a prayer to “King Jesus.” … Continue reading →

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Influence; March 31, 2025

Posted on April 1, 2025 by jgarrott

James 3:2 We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. This is a sticky verse for me, because I am very much a man of … Continue reading →

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Speaking; October 22, 2024

Posted on October 23, 2024 by jgarrott

Proverbs 13:3 Those who guard their lips preserve their lives,    but those who speak rashly will come to ruin. To a man of words like me, this verse seems rather ominous! Wise men, even apart from the Bible, have noted from thousands … Continue reading →

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Light; September 20, 2024

Posted on September 21, 2024 by jgarrott

Job 24:13 “There are those who rebel against the light,    who do not know its ways    or stay in its paths.” This statement by Job brings to mind Jesus’ statement in John 3. “This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, … Continue reading →

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Shepherds and Sheep; July 29, 2025

Posted on July 30, 2024 by jgarrott

Micah 7:14 Shepherd your people with your staff,    the flock of your inheritance,which lives by itself in a forest,    in fertile pasturelands.[a]Let them feed in Bashan and Gilead    as in days long ago. This whole passage is confusing as to who is saying what to … Continue reading →

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Depraved Minds; June 12, 2024

Posted on June 13, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 9:20-21 The rest of mankind that were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood–idols that cannot … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; May 20, 2024

Posted on May 21, 2024 by jgarrott

Acts 28:24 Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe. I like the way the Japanese puts this: “Some people received what he said, but others did not try to believe.” That’s going to be the … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Humility; May 3, 2024

Posted on May 4, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 13:2-3 Jesus answered, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered this way? I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.” This was a shocker … Continue reading →

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Good News; April 29, 2024

Posted on April 30, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 3:18 And with many other words John exhorted the people and preached the good news to them. I think it’s important to note that John, who was famous for his tart tongue, calling people vipers in verse seven, was … Continue reading →

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Hidden Hypocrisy; April 9, 2024

Posted on April 10, 2024 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 14:3 “Son of man, these men have set up idols in their hearts and put wicked stumbling blocks before their faces. Should I let them inquire of me at all?” This is a very interesting section. Some of the … Continue reading →

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