Tag Archives: trusting God

God’s Solutions; September 5, 2017

Posted on September 8, 2017 by jgarrott

Ezra 6:3 In the first year of King Cyrus, the king issued a decree concerning the temple of God in Jerusalem: Let the temple be rebuilt as a place to present sacrifices, and let its foundations be laid. This is … Continue reading →

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God’s Provision; September 2, 2017

Posted on September 4, 2017 by jgarrott

Ezra 1:6 All their neighbors assisted them with articles of silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with valuable gifts, in addition to all the freewill offerings. We have no clear indication whether those who gave all these things … Continue reading →

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Humility; August 29, 2017

Posted on September 1, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 34:27 “Because your heart was responsive and you humbled yourself before God when you heard what he spoke against this place and its people, and because you humbled yourself before me and tore your robes and wept in … Continue reading →

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Tithing; August 25, 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 31:10 Azariah the chief priest, from the family of Zadok, answered, “Since the people began to bring their contributions to the temple of the Lord, we have had enough to eat and plenty to spare, because the Lord … Continue reading →

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Giving to God; August 12, 2017

Posted on August 18, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Chronicles 29:14 “But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.” The truth … Continue reading →

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Our Image of God; July 20, 2017

Posted on July 23, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 20:28 The man of God came up and told the king of Israel, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Because the Arameans think the Lord is a god of the hills and not a god of the valleys, … Continue reading →

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Boasting; July 19, 2017

Posted on July 22, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 20:11 The king of Israel answered, “Tell him: ‘One who puts on his armor should not boast like one who takes it off.’ ” Now that’s a snappy comeback! It was obviously a proverb of the day, but … Continue reading →

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Doing What God Says; July 14, 2017

Posted on July 19, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 17:5 So he did what the Lord had told him. This chapter introduces us to Elijah, considered one of the greatest prophets and one who appeared with Moses to talk with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration. (Matthew … Continue reading →

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Letting God be God; June 24, 2017

Posted on June 29, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 22:31 As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him. It would seem that it would go without saying that God’s way … Continue reading →

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Moving On; June 22, 2017

Posted on June 24, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 12:20 Then David got up from the ground. After he had washed, put on lotions and changed his clothes, he went into the house of the Lord and worshiped. Then he went to his own house, and at … Continue reading →

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