Tag Archives: wisdom

God’s Sovereignty; March 13, 2022

Posted on March 16, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 9:15 The nations have fallen into the pit they have dug; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. For once I’m writing on a verse I’d not underlined previously! This jumped out at me because it … Continue reading →

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Living Wisely; February 4, 2022

Posted on February 6, 2022 by jgarrott

Ephesians 5:15-17 Be very careful, then, how you live–not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Talk about a familiar … Continue reading →

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Wisdom; January 21, 2022

Posted on January 24, 2022 by jgarrott

1 Cor 1:20, 25 Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, … Continue reading →

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Learning from God; December 10, 2021

Posted on December 14, 2021 by jgarrott

Psalm 106:12-13 Then they believed his promises and sang his praise. But they soon forgot what he had done and did not wait for his counsel. This is so human! We are so prone to rejoice in what God does … Continue reading →

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Hubris; December 8, 2021

Posted on December 11, 2021 by jgarrott

Psalm 100:3 Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. For once the NIV, along with the footnote alternate translation, gives more insight … Continue reading →

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Parenting; August 21, 2021

Posted on August 24, 2021 by jgarrott

Luke 2:39-40 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the … Continue reading →

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True Peace; July 10, 2021

Posted on July 13, 2021 by jgarrott

Isaiah 26:12 Lord, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us. Coming to this awareness is a huge step of spiritual growth. We think we accomplish things and we get all puffed up, … Continue reading →

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Wise Prayer; July 7, 2021

Posted on July 10, 2021 by jgarrott

Proverbs 30:8-9 Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’ This is a … Continue reading →

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Choices; July 6, 2021

Posted on July 10, 2021 by jgarrott

Proverbs 28:9, 14 If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, even his prayers are detestable.Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble. These two verses present very contrasting … Continue reading →

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Wisdom; July 5, 2021

Posted on July 9, 2021 by jgarrott

Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. This particular truth is repeated numerous times throughout the Bible, but we seem to have a hard time really getting it into our awareness. … Continue reading →

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