Tag Archives: worship

May 1, 2017

Posted on May 4, 2017 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 12:7 There, in the presence of the Lord your God, you and your families shall eat and shall rejoice in everything you have put your hand to, because the Lord your God has blessed you. We sometimes forget that … Continue reading →

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September 21, 2016

Posted on September 26, 2016 by jgarrott

Micah 7:18 Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. Once again we are reminded of the polytheistic … Continue reading →

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August 28, 2016

Posted on August 30, 2016 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 10:5 “Like a scarecrow in a melon patch, their idols cannot speak; they must be carried because they cannot walk. Do not fear them; they can do no harm nor can they do any good.” Reading this immediately brings … Continue reading →

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August 12, 2016

Posted on August 14, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 145:1 I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Prayer and praise have an important point in common: they are both addressed to God. It might seem counter-intuitive, but we … Continue reading →

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August 10, 2016

Posted on August 11, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 140:6 O Lord, I say to you, “You are my God.” Hear, O Lord, my cry for mercy. The organization of the book of Psalms is interesting. It is obviously made up of several different collections, with David’s name … Continue reading →

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July 3, 2016

Posted on July 5, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 71:23 My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you— I, whom you have redeemed. There is nothing more joyful than singing genuine praise to God. The Bible is filled with examples, but so few people … Continue reading →

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June 30, 2016

Posted on July 1, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 59:16-17 But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble O my Strength, I sing praise to you; you, O God, … Continue reading →

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June 15, 2016

Posted on June 16, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 26:8 I love the house where you live, O Lord, the place where your glory dwells. I first became particularly aware of this verse when a friend of mine, missionary Nils Olson, put it on a t-shirt he made … Continue reading →

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June 13, 2016

Posted on June 15, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 22:25 From you comes the theme of my praise in the great assembly; before those who fear you will I fulfill my vows. I had not realized that there was such a direct Scriptural reference for a little chorus … Continue reading →

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July 27, 2015

Posted on July 29, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 147:1 Praise the Lord. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him! This whole Psalm is a celebration, not only of God but of the joy and privilege of praising … Continue reading →

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