Category Archives: Christian

February 15, 2016

Posted on February 15, 2016 by jgarrott

For once I prefer the expression in the NIV to that in the Japanese! The idea of an outstanding debt really hits the nail on the head, but too often we don’t feel we “owe it” to people to love … Continue reading →

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February 14, 2016

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Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. This is such an incredibly familiar verse that I can’t think when I … Continue reading →

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February 13, 2016

Posted on February 13, 2016 by jgarrott

Romans 8:5-6 Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind of … Continue reading →

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February 12, 2016

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Acts 18:9-10 One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no-one is going to attack and harm you, because I have … Continue reading →

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February 11, 2016

Posted on February 11, 2016 by jgarrott

John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” I couldn’t count the number of … Continue reading →

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February 10, 2016

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John 12:16 At first his disciples did not understand all this. Only after Jesus was glorified did they realize that these things had been written about him and that they had done these things to him. Very often we don’t … Continue reading →

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February 9, 2016

Posted on February 10, 2016 by jgarrott

John 3:20 “Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.” Guilt is an interesting thing. There is a huge difference between being guilty and feeling guilty. … Continue reading →

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February 8, 2016

Posted on February 10, 2016 by jgarrott

Luke 12:25-26 “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?” The Japanese word for “worry” is literally, “distributing the heart.” … Continue reading →

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February 7, 2016

Posted on February 9, 2016 by jgarrott

Luke 12:6-7 “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” This … Continue reading →

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February 6, 2016

Posted on February 9, 2016 by jgarrott

Luke 5:10-11 Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will catch men.” So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him. I think it’s important to consider why Jesus dealt with … Continue reading →

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