Tag Archives: unintended consequences

God’s Omniscience and Control; April 16, 2024

Posted on April 17, 2024 by jgarrott

Jonah 3:10 When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he had compassion and did not bring upon them the destruction he had threatened. When you think about it, the response of the people … Continue reading →

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Faith vs. Witchcraft; July 13, 2023

Posted on July 14, 2023 by jgarrott

Mark 5:36 Ignoring what they said, Jesus told the synagogue ruler, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” This is of course another of the stories that is recorded by multiple Gospel writers, but each one includes different details. These particular words … Continue reading →

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Prosperity; June 12, 2023

Posted on June 13, 2023 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 29:7 “Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” Most people think they want peace and … Continue reading →

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Expectations; December 11, 2022

Posted on December 12, 2022 by jgarrott

Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. This was of course … Continue reading →

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Government; May 5, 2021

Posted on May 8, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 8:19-20 But the people refused to listen to Samuel. “No!” they said. “We want a king over us. Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to lead us and to go out before … Continue reading →

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Being God-centered; June 16, 2017

Posted on June 18, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 5:12 And David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel. Time and again throughout the Bible we see that God doesn’t do … Continue reading →

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September 23, 2016

Posted on September 27, 2016 by jgarrott

Habakkuk 1:13 Your eyes are too pure to look on evil; you cannot tolerate wrong. Why then do you tolerate the treacherous? Why are you silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves? This is a question … Continue reading →

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March 29, 2016

Posted on April 1, 2016 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 2:21 And the Lord was gracious to Hannah; she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the Lord. This is “the rest of the story” … Continue reading →

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December 19, 2015

Posted on December 21, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 1:45 “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” The Japanese for this verse brings out two nuances that are missing from the English, or the NIV at least. The … Continue reading →

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