Tag Archives: truth

Fake News; November 27, 2022

Posted on November 28, 2022 by jgarrott

Matthew 28:15 So the soldiers took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has been widely circulated among the Jews to this very day. This little section of five verses, sandwiched between Jesus’ resurrection and the … Continue reading →

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Accountability; November 26, 2022

Posted on November 27, 2022 by jgarrott

Matthew 25:21 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” I referenced this parable just two … Continue reading →

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Pleasing God; November 20, 2022

Posted on November 21, 2022 by jgarrott

Zecharian 8:16-17 These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound judgment in your courts; do not plot evil against your neighbor, and do not love to swear falsely. I … Continue reading →

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Rumors; November 15, 2022

Posted on November 16, 2022 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 51:46 Do not lose heart or be afraid when rumors are heard in the land; one rumor comes this year, another the next, rumors of violence in the land and of ruler against ruler. And to think, this was … Continue reading →

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Deep Grace; September 23, 2022

Posted on September 30, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 109:21 But you, O Sovereign Lord, deal well with me for your name’s sake; out of the goodness of your love, deliver me. Reading the last third of this Psalm I was sure it was by David, even before … Continue reading →

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Heart Attitude; August 31, 2022

Posted on September 4, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 66:18 If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened This little verse in an anonymous Psalm expresses an important truth. Everyone sins, but how we respond to those sins, our attitude toward them, … Continue reading →

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God’s Truth; August 24, 2022

Posted on August 27, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 43:3 Send forth your light and your truth, let them guide me; let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place where you dwell. I have written on this Psalm numbers of times, and it is justly … Continue reading →

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Accountability; August 4, 2022

Posted on August 10, 2022 by jgarrott

Job 22:21-22 “Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you. Accept instruction from his mouth and lay up his words in your heart. As came out yesterday, the problem with Job’s … Continue reading →

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Job’s Friends; August 3, 2022

Posted on August 9, 2022 by jgarrott

Job 8:20-21 “Surely God does not reject a blameless man or strengthen the hands of evildoers. He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy.” The big problem with Job’s friends was that they … Continue reading →

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Holiness; July 7, 2022

Posted on July 9, 2022 by jgarrott

1 Peter 1:13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 1 Peter is so packed with important truth! I could probably preach for … Continue reading →

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