Tag Archives: spiritual growth

Meditation; October 12, 2026

Posted on October 13, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. This could apply to insomnia, but it implies something much deeper. Rather than not being able to sleep, it speaks of meditating … Continue reading →

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Politics; October 6, 2026

Posted on October 7, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 118:8-9 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans.It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes. This is certainly a timely passage, with an American mid-term election coming up! … Continue reading →

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Values; October 1, 2026

Posted on October 2, 2026 by jgarrott

Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts!We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple. The latter half of this Psalm speaks of God’s blessings to an agrarian society, the blessings … Continue reading →

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Dependence on God; September 30, 2026

Posted on October 1, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 62:1 Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. This Psalm is a beautiful testimony of David’s faith in and commitment to God. We are all tempted to depend on all sorts of things, but none … Continue reading →

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Delighting in God; September 24, 2026

Posted on September 25, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 37:4 Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. This is a very famous verse, but it has been misappropriated at least as much as it has been applied properly. David’s own life … Continue reading →

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Faithful Lord; September 22, 2026

Posted on September 23, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 31:22 In my alarm I said, “I am cut off from your sight!”Yet you heard my cry for mercy when I called to you for help. Just about everyone, even strong believers, has moments of panic, when we feel like God … Continue reading →

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Practical Hope; September 19, 2026

Posted on September 20, 2026 by jgarrott

Psalm 16:8 I keep my eyes always on the Lord.With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. I could easily write on any verse in this Psalm. Verse 6 was a favorite of my father, and his … Continue reading →

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Anxiety; September 10, 2026

Posted on September 11, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. It’s interesting how little differences in translation can really change the impact … Continue reading →

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Faith; September 2, 2026

Posted on September 3, 2026 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 1:12 Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day. Verse 7 of this chapter is justly … Continue reading →

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Integrity; August 27, 2026

Posted on August 28, 2026 by jgarrott

Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. This whole section is enormously practical. Rather than esoteric discussions of theology and … Continue reading →

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