Category Archives: Christian

Faithfulness; October 4, 2020

Posted on October 7, 2020 by jgarrott

Psalm 145:13 The Lord is faithful to all His promises and loving toward all He has made. I was attracted to this part of the Psalm, but when I went to type in the Japanese it was missing! Then I … Continue reading →

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The Family of God; October 3, 2020

Posted on October 6, 2020 by jgarrott

Psalms 119:63 I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts. It is remarkable the level of instant connection that is available between people who mutually fear/love God and seek to be obedient to … Continue reading →

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Freedom; October 2, 2020

Posted on October 6, 2020 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:32 I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free. I don’t know the Hebrew, but I like both the NIV and the Japanese translations of this verse! The first half is identical, … Continue reading →

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Difficulty; October 1, 2020

Posted on October 5, 2020 by jgarrott

Psalm 116:10 I believed; therefore I said, “I am greatly afflicted.” I definitely prefer the Japanese translation of this verse, which the NIV gives as a footnote: “I believed even when I said, ‘I am greatly afflicted.’” Acknowledging difficulty doesn’t … Continue reading →

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No Fear; September 30, 2020

Posted on October 5, 2020 by jgarrott

Psalm 112:7-8 He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. His heart is secure, he will have no fear; in the end he will look in triumph on his foes. This whole … Continue reading →

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The Fear of the Lord; September 29, 2020

Posted on October 4, 2020 by jgarrott

Psalms 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. The first line of this verse is justly famous, and is echoed in Proverbs 9:10. … Continue reading →

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Gratitude; September 28, 2020

Posted on October 4, 2020 by jgarrott

Psalm 103:2 Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. This Psalm is a litany of the benefits of following God. I like the way the Japanese puts it here: “Don’t forget a single one of … Continue reading →

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Attitude; September 27, 2020

Posted on October 3, 2020 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 prayer of David is one of the most fundamental in the whole Bible. … Continue reading →

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Focus; September 26, 2020

Posted on October 3, 2020 by jgarrott

Psalm 77:11-12 I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds. We don’t always get instant responses to our … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; September 25, 2020

Posted on October 2, 2020 by jgarrott

Psalm 67:1-2 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. It is refreshing to have such a “Great Commission” … Continue reading →

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