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September 8, 2016

Posted on September 10, 2016 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 32:27 “I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?” I have always loved God’s gentle humor here. He is literally quoting Jeremiah back to him, from the beginning of Jeremiah’s prayer in … Continue reading →

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October 26, 2015

Posted on October 28, 2015 by jgarrott

Genesis 46:3 “I am God, the God of your father,” he said. “Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there.” New places and new experiences can be scary. Here … Continue reading →

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August 23, 2015

Posted on August 24, 2015 by jgarrott

Micah 7:7 But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me. The circumstances just described are horrible indeed, and frankly bring to mind conditions in the US … Continue reading →

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August 22, 2015

Posted on August 24, 2015 by jgarrott

Hosea 2:15 There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope. There she will sing as in the days of her youth, as in the day she came up out … Continue reading →

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June 5, 2015

Posted on June 6, 2015 by jgarrott

Romans 11:29 God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable. I have heard this verse quoted many times, generally somewhat out of context, in relation to the Charismatic Movement. I have seen people who have had what would be called “Charismatic” … Continue reading →

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April 22, 2015

Posted on April 23, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 116:10 I believed; therefore I said, “I am greatly afflicted.” This is an anonymous Psalm, but that in no way detracts from the depth and beauty of the faith displayed or the power of the truth expressed. For this … Continue reading →

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April 15, 2015

Posted on April 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? Everyone has times of fear, because fear … Continue reading →

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December 15, 2014

Posted on December 17, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 7:2 Now the house of David was told, “Aram has allied itself with Ephraim”; so the hearts of Ahaz and his people were shaken, as the trees of the forest are shaken by the wind. I don’t know that … Continue reading →

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September 7, 2014

Posted on September 8, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” This verse is one of the most familiar in the whole Bible. I have reason to quote it at … Continue reading →

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February 7, 2013

Posted on February 9, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 53:11 After the suffering of his soul, he will see the light of life and be satisfied; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities. This is a deeply meaningful verse, echoed … Continue reading →

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