Monthly Archives: July 2015

July 9, 2015

Posted on July 10, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 33:20-21 We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. It’s interesting that the Japanese specifies, “Our souls wait in hope for … Continue reading →

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July 8, 2015

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Psalm 31:23-24 Love the Lord, all his saints! The Lord preserves the faithful, but the proud he pays back in full. Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. Life is filled with all sorts of … Continue reading →

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July 7, 2015

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Psalm 25:14 The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them. For those who want to get close to God, to hear what He has to say and walk with Him, David has very … Continue reading →

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July 6, 2015

Posted on July 8, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 25:8-9 Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. Going between languages produces some interesting insights. The term the Japanese uses … Continue reading →

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July 5, 2015

Posted on July 8, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 9:10 Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. There are many kinds of trusting. The phrase used in the Japanese translation here means “find refuge in and … Continue reading →

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July 4, 2015

Posted on July 8, 2015 by jgarrott

Job 19:25-27 “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see him with … Continue reading →

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July 3, 2015

Posted on July 4, 2015 by jgarrott

Job 17:15 “Where then is my hope? Who can see any hope for me?” Hope is as necessary as food, and almost as necessary as air. There are countless examples of people who were in extreme circumstances but made it … Continue reading →

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July 2. 2015

Posted on July 4, 2015 by jgarrott

Job 14:14-17 If a man dies, will he live again? All the days of my hard service I will wait for my renewal to come. You will call and I will answer you; you will long for the creature your … Continue reading →

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July 1, 2015

Posted on July 4, 2015 by jgarrott

Job 13:5, 7 If only you would be altogether silent! For you, that would be wisdom. Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf? Will you speak deceitfully for him? My first response to verse 5 was, what a delicious put-down! … Continue reading →

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June 30, 2015

Posted on July 1, 2015 by jgarrott

Jude 1:20-21 But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to … Continue reading →

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