Tag Archives: words

October 15, 2016

Posted on October 21, 2016 by jgarrott

Luke 6:26 “Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets.” This verse really flies in the face of commonly accepted attitudes. I don’t think at all that Jesus … Continue reading →

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December 20, 2014

Posted on December 23, 2014 by jgarrott

Luke 1:63-64 He asked for a writing tablet, and to everyone’s astonishment he wrote, “His name is John.” Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue was loosed, and he began to speak, praising God. It has always interested and … Continue reading →

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October 20, 2014

Posted on October 21, 2014 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 6:10 Having nothing, and yet possessing everything. This concludes a pretty remarkable list of the seemingly incongruent nature of Christian living. When we don’t operate by this world’s standards, the world can’t figure us out. That’s why our … Continue reading →

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September 12, 2014

Posted on September 13, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:31 “Which of the two did what his father wanted?” Jesus certainly had a way of getting to the point! He was dealing with people who said all the right things, but He wasn’t going to let them off … Continue reading →

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June 20, 2014

Posted on June 22, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 16:21, 24 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.[ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. The NIV says “pleasant words” in both these verses, but the … Continue reading →

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May 30, 2014

Posted on May 31, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 141:3 Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips. This is a remarkable prayer, and one that brings to mind James 3, which talks at some length about the power and … Continue reading →

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April 2, 2014

Posted on April 3, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 15:1-2 LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart. This Psalm is a beautiful word … Continue reading →

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March 18, 2013

Posted on March 19, 2013 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:31 “Which of the two did what his father wanted?” I am continually struck by the practicality of the Bible. It says some really deep things, but it always comes back to how those things affect how we live. … Continue reading →

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January 5, 2013

Posted on January 6, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 12:23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly. I am reminded of the saying, “It is better to keep silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth … Continue reading →

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January 4, 2013

Posted on January 6, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 12:18 Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. This chapter, along with Proverbs as a whole, has a lot to say about the power of words. That’s appropriate, considering that the book … Continue reading →

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