Category Archives: Christian

June 14, 2016

Posted on June 15, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 25:12-14 Who, then, is the man that fears the Lord? He will instruct him in the way chosen for him. He will spend his days in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land. The Lord confides in those … 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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June 12, 2016

Posted on June 14, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 22:1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning? This Psalm is somewhat painful to read, particularly when we know it was … Continue reading →

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June 11, 2016

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Psalm 19:14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. This Psalm is dearly loved, and for good reason. It starts by saying how … Continue reading →

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June 10, 2016

Posted on June 12, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 18:50 He gives his king great victories; he shows unfailing kindness to his anointed, to David and his descendants for ever. One difference between the English and the Japanese in this verse really caught my eye. Rather than, “He … Continue reading →

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June 9, 2016

Posted on June 11, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 18:28 You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. This whole Psalm switches back and forth between talking to God and talking about Him. That might reflect a flaw in David’s grammar or … Continue reading →

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June 8, 2016

Posted on June 11, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 18:3 I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies. There was a very simple reason David prayed so much: he knew it worked. Probably starting when he was a young … Continue reading →

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June 7, 2016

Posted on June 8, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 13:2, 5-6 How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, for he … Continue reading →

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June 6, 2016

Posted on June 8, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 12:8 The wicked freely strut about when what is vile is honored among men. I would not say that this verse “blesses” me, but it is certainly both accurate as truth and descriptive of America today. Some people might … Continue reading →

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June 5, 2016

Posted on June 6, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 10:4 In his pride the wicked does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God. This verse points out the essential idiocy of those who exclude God from their hearts. The NIV turn of … Continue reading →

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