Tag Archives: submitting to god

Humility; November 13, 2025

Posted on November 14, 2025 by jgarrott

James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. These 10 verses have some very famous lines in them. At the same time, we don’t like verse nine in particular, and we don’t much like verse … Continue reading →

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Fear; August 8, 2025

Posted on August 9, 2025 by jgarrott

Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. I have lost track of how many times the Bible tells … Continue reading →

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Humility; June 15, 2025

Posted on June 16, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 51:17 My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise. This is one of the most famous of David’s Psalms, and for excellent reason. It was written at probably the most dramatic juncture of … Continue reading →

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The Bible; May 21, 2025

Posted on May 22, 2025 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 8:10 Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” The last line of … Continue reading →

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God’s Sovereignty; October 12, 2024

Posted on October 13, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 97:1 The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice. This Psalm, specifically verses 1, 3, 5, and 8, was set to music in the early days of the Charismatic Movement. Some of the other verses are echoed in other … Continue reading →

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Words and Thoughts; September 26, 2024

Posted on September 27, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 19:14 May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Even if he had written no others, this Psalm would be enough to establish David as a Master Psalmist … Continue reading →

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Temptation; August 31, 2024

Posted on September 1, 2024 by jgarrott

Hebrews 2:18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. This verse keeps popping up, but we still don’t like to think of Jesus being tempted. In that, we deny … Continue reading →

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Dancing; June 28, 2024

Posted on June 29, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. David knew how to thank God! That is a lesson anyone should be able to get … Continue reading →

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God’s Word of Grace; May 18, 2024

Posted on May 19, 2024 by jgarrott

Acts 20:32 “Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.” This farewell address by Paul to the elders of … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Power; May 12, 2024

Posted on May 13, 2024 by jgarrott

Acts 8:19 He said, “Give me also this ability so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” Simon’s mistake here is sadly not unusual. He saw spiritual power as something external to be manipulated, … Continue reading →

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