Tag Archives: submitting to god

Applying the Word; January 3, 2020

Posted on January 6, 2020 by jgarrott

Luke 10:37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” This is a very good example of the Coaching technique I’ve been learning for the past couple of … Continue reading →

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Response to Experiences; December 25, 2019

Posted on December 28, 2019 by jgarrott

Luke 2:20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. When I have all 20 verses essentially memorized, it can be hard to know … Continue reading →

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Servant of God; September 20, 2019

Posted on September 23, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:125 I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes. This should be the declaration and prayer of every Christian. We delight, rightly enough, in being children of God, (John 1:12-13) but we tend to … Continue reading →

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Faith in Trials; September 12, 2019

Posted on September 15, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 116:10 I believed; therefore I said, “I am greatly afflicted.” This is another anonymous Psalm, but it is a powerful one indeed. From beginning to end it speaks of the experience of a faithful servant of God, and so … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Pride; September 2, 2019

Posted on September 3, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 101:1-2 I will sing of your love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will sing praise. I will be careful to lead a blameless life— when will you come to me? I will walk in my house with … Continue reading →

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Hearing God; July 21, 2019

Posted on July 24, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 6:8-9 Away from me, all you who do evil, for the Lord has heard my weeping. The Lord has heard my cry for mercy; the Lord accepts my prayer. The assurance that God has heard you is a marvelous … Continue reading →

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Serving God; February 10, 2019

Posted on February 14, 2019 by jgarrott

John 5:19, 30 Jesus gave them this answer: “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. By … Continue reading →

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The Impossible; February 1, 2019

Posted on February 10, 2019 by jgarrott

Luke 1:37-38 “For nothing is impossible with God.” “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her. These are two very famous verses, but we don’t connect them … Continue reading →

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Seeing Jesus; January 27, 2019

Posted on January 29, 2019 by jgarrott

Matthew 23:39 “For I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’” At first glance you might think Jesus was referring to Palm Sunday, but this … Continue reading →

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Living for Jesus; November 30, 2018

Posted on December 2, 2018 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 2:11-13 Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; if we are … Continue reading →

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