Tag Archives: spiritual growth

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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Spiritual Growth; August 26, 2026

Posted on August 27, 2026 by jgarrott

Philippians 3:16 Only let us live up to what we have already attained. This passage, from verse 7 on, is so incredibly rich! I have meditated and preached on it many times over the years. That’s all the more reason … Continue reading →

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The Gospel; August 22, 2026

Posted on August 23, 2026 by jgarrott

Galatians 1:6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel. It is often commented that Galatians is the only one of … Continue reading →

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Marriage; August 21, 2026

Posted on August 22, 2026 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 7:16 How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or, how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife? This is a very touchy, practical subject that most preachers would rather avoid! Marriage is the … Continue reading →

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Gifts; August 17, 2026

Posted on August 18, 2026 by jgarrott

Romans 11:29 For God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable. This is a very important verse that is both widely quoted and not properly understood. It is actually one of the “mysteries of the faith” that Paul refers to from time … Continue reading →

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