Category Archives: Christian

February 17, 2015

Posted on February 19, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Hardly a day passes without news of more people being killed simply because they were Christians. Not only do we have an … Continue reading →

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February 16, 2015

Posted on February 17, 2015 by jgarrott

Zephaniah 3:9 “Then will I purify the lips of the peoples, that all of them may call on the name of the Lord and serve him shoulder to shoulder.” It’s interesting that the Japanese translation specifies “change and cleanse/purify.” The … Continue reading →

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February 15, 2015

Posted on February 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Zephaniah 2:3 Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger. As I read this just now it … Continue reading →

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February 14, 2015

Posted on February 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Micah 6:8 He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. I preached on this verse not many … Continue reading →

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February 13, 2015

Posted on February 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Dan 10:12 Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to … Continue reading →

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February 11, 2015

Posted on February 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Daniel 4:28-29 All this happened to King Nebuchadnezzar. Twelve months later … I have considerable confidence that I’ve never written on this before, because to my knowledge I’ve never even underlined it. However, it struck me just now, so I’ll … Continue reading →

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February 10, 2015

Posted on February 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 66:2 “This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.” The Bible speaks again and again about the virtues of humility, but here we have God Himself saying that … Continue reading →

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February 9, 2015

Posted on February 10, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 58:9 Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I. Many people complain that God is distant, that He never answers them. They need to read this … Continue reading →

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February 8, 2015

Posted on February 9, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 57:15 For this is what the high and lofty One says— he who lives for ever, whose name is holy: “I live in a high and holy place, but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit, … Continue reading →

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February 7, 2015

Posted on February 9, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 38:15 “But what can I say? He has spoken to me, and he himself has done this. I will walk humbly all my years because of this anguish of my soul. Nothing beats personal experience! Hezekiah had been to … Continue reading →

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