Tag Archives: spiritual growth

God’s Word; December 18, 2021

Posted on December 20, 2021 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:62 At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws. When I first read through today’s passage I wondered where the reference was to thanks, so then I read it again more carefully and I recognized … Continue reading →

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Perspective; December 13, 2021

Posted on December 15, 2021 by jgarrott

Psalm 107:17 Some became fools through their rebellious ways and suffered affliction because of their iniquities. Continuing from yesterday, the two groups of people in today’s reading are a sharp contrast. Those described here are what we would consider a … Continue reading →

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Discipline; December 12, 2021

Posted on December 15, 2021 by jgarrott

Psalm 107:15-16 Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men, for he breaks down gates of bronze and cuts through bars of iron. This Psalm is a series of vignettes of … Continue reading →

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Learning from God; December 10, 2021

Posted on December 14, 2021 by jgarrott

Psalm 106:12-13 Then they believed his promises and sang his praise. But they soon forgot what he had done and did not wait for his counsel. This is so human! We are so prone to rejoice in what God does … Continue reading →

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Faith; November 23, 2021

Posted on November 27, 2021 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 20:20 Early in the morning they left for the Desert of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! Have faith in the Lord your God and you will … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Growth; November 12, 2021

Posted on November 15, 2021 by jgarrott

Jude 1:24-25 To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy–to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ … Continue reading →

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Peter; November 8, 2021

Posted on November 11, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Peter 4:7-8 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Peter never ceases to amaze … Continue reading →

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Desires; November 4, 2021

Posted on November 7, 2021 by jgarrott

James 4:2-3 You do not have, because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. This issue on the face … Continue reading →

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Trials; November 3, 2021

Posted on November 6, 2021 by jgarrott

James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not … Continue reading →

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Learning Obedience; November 1, 2021

Posted on November 3, 2021 by jgarrott

Hebrews 5:8-10 Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him and was designated by God to be high priest in the … Continue reading →

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