Tag Archives: spiritual growth

December 3, 2015

Posted on December 5, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 7:9 “‘If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.’” Isaiah 7 is most famous for the prophecy of Immanuel in verse 14, but the the prophecy as a whole is much longer, … Continue reading →

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November 5, 2015

Posted on November 8, 2015 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 7:22 The Lord your God will drive out those nations before you, little by little. You will not be allowed to eliminate them all at once, or the wild animals will multiply around you. Here we have an extremely … Continue reading →

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October 27, 2015

Posted on October 28, 2015 by jgarrott

Exodus 14:15 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on.” It strikes me just now that even though Moses had just delivered one of the most magnificent statements in … Continue reading →

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October 5, 2015

Posted on October 7, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 4:1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. This sad truth is all too evident as we look around us. Deceiving and evil … Continue reading →

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October 2, 2015

Posted on October 6, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. This … Continue reading →

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August 4, 2015

Posted on August 5, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 26:12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. The previous 11 verses are all condemnatory of the “fool,” so this verse has extra bite. Humility is … Continue reading →

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July 21, 2015

Posted on July 22, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:75 I know, O Lord, that your laws are righteous, and in faithfulness you have afflicted me. Here’s a real statement of faith for you! Acknowledging that God’s judgments are righteous is one thing, but then extending that to … Continue reading →

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June 30, 2015

Posted on July 1, 2015 by jgarrott

Jude 1:20-21 But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to … Continue reading →

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March 28, 2015

Posted on March 30, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 30:4-5 Sing to the Lord, you saints of his; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. The … Continue reading →

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March 14, 2015

Posted on March 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Exodus 33:13 “If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people.” Here we have an illustration of why God was … Continue reading →

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