Monthly Archives: April 2015

April 29, 2015

Posted on April 30, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 18:22 He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord. I checked various English translations and they all pretty much agreed with the NIV, but I personally like this Japanese translation very much: … Continue reading →

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April 28, 2015

Posted on April 30, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. Here we have yet another illustration of why David was a man after God’s own heart (Acts 13:22): … Continue reading →

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April 27, 2015

Posted on April 30, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 142:3 When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who know my way. I have always appreciated the unvarnished honesty in David’s Psalms. Here he is describing a situation most of us experience at some time or … Continue reading →

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April 26, 2015

Posted on April 27, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 140:8 Do not grant the wicked their desires, O Lord; do not let their plans succeed, or they will become proud. David recognized that pride goes hand in hand with evil. (The Japanese here says, “They are proud,” while … Continue reading →

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Book announcement

Posted on April 26, 2015 by jgarrott

I’ve been blessed to have a book published. If by any chance the link in the PDF doesn’t work, the website is www.mossycreekpress.com. May the Lord make the use He intends of this book. Our New Release

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April 25, 2015

Posted on April 26, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 130:7-8 O Israel, put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redemption. He himself will redeem Israel from all their sins. At the time this was written, probably no … Continue reading →

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April 24, 2015

Posted on April 25, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 123:1-2 I lift up my eyes to you, to you whose throne is in heaven. As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maid look to the hand of her … Continue reading →

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April 23, 2015

Posted on April 25, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. I really like the Japanese translation here: “When the door of Your Word opens, light shines in.” The image is so clear and so apt! … Continue reading →

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April 22, 2015

Posted on April 23, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 116:10 I believed; therefore I said, “I am greatly afflicted.” This is an anonymous Psalm, but that in no way detracts from the depth and beauty of the faith displayed or the power of the truth expressed. For this … Continue reading →

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April 21, 2015

Posted on April 22, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 86:11 Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. This is the prayer of a person committed to God. Many people don’t even … Continue reading →

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