Tag Archives: trusting God

Serving an Omnipotent God; January 1, 2018

Posted on January 5, 2018 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 32:27 “I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?” The Bible has several examples of people praying God’s words back to Him, and that is an excellent practice. However, there aren’t many … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Danger; December 29, 2017

Posted on January 2, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is … Continue reading →

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God’s Control; December 24, 2017

Posted on December 27, 2017 by jgarrott

Luke 2:1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. In reading this account we recognize that Luke wanted to peg these events in historical context, but we perhaps … Continue reading →

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Growing Faith; December 18, 2017

Posted on December 22, 2017 by jgarrott

Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. This verse is quoted often, and with excellent reason. It is … Continue reading →

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Blessed Faith; December 12, 2017

Posted on December 16, 2017 by jgarrott

Luke 1:45 “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” The Bible is a record of people struggling to believe and trust God enough to obey Him fully. Even in the … Continue reading →

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Faith; December 10, 2017

Posted on December 14, 2017 by jgarrott

Luke 1:37 “For nothing is impossible with God.” I find I quote this statement by Gabriel fairly often, but it’s still an open question how much I really believe it. I really think God chose a medically impossible method of … Continue reading →

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Believing; December 8, 2017

Posted on December 9, 2017 by jgarrott

Luke 1:20 “And now you will be silent and not able to speak until the day this happens, because you did not believe my words, which will come true at their proper time.” There are risks to not believing God! … Continue reading →

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Shepherding; December 5, 2017

Posted on December 7, 2017 by jgarrott

Isaiah 40:11 He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. The Bible gives us many word pictures of God, but … Continue reading →

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Sleep; November 28, 2017

Posted on December 3, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 127:1-2 Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— … Continue reading →

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God’s Word; November 26, 2017

Posted on December 1, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. The Japanese rendering of this verse seems much more picturesque than the NIV: “When the door of Your Word opens, light shines in, giving understanding … Continue reading →

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