Category Archives: Christian

May 15, 2012

Posted on May 18, 2012 by jgarrott

John 14:20-21 “On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who … Continue reading →

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May 14, 2012

Posted on May 14, 2012 by jgarrott

John 14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” I started to say that this is very timely advice for this day and age, but then I realized that this has been true … Continue reading →

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May 13, 2012

Posted on May 14, 2012 by jgarrott

John 13:34-35 “A new command I give you: love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Sometimes we … Continue reading →

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May 12, 2012

Posted on May 14, 2012 by jgarrott

John 12:20-21, 32 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. “Sir,” they said, “we would like to see Jesus.” … Continue reading →

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May 11, 2012

Posted on May 11, 2012 by jgarrott

John 11:5-6 Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. Yet when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days. The Japanese here carries the specific feeling that it was because of, not in … Continue reading →

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May 10, 2012

Posted on May 11, 2012 by jgarrott

John 10:27-28 “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.” This is an enormously comforting passage … Continue reading →

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May 9, 2012

Posted on May 11, 2012 by jgarrott

John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” I use this passage so often that I have it memorized in Japanese as … Continue reading →

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May 8, 2012

Posted on May 11, 2012 by jgarrott

John 7:31 Still, many in the crowd put their faith in him. They said, “When the Christ comes, will he do more miraculous signs than this man?” Miracles have a purpose, and that is to confirm the Gospel. (Mark 16:20) … Continue reading →

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May 7, 2012

Posted on May 6, 2012 by jgarrott

John 6:68-69 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.” Peter knew whom he believed, (2 Timothy 1:12) and … Continue reading →

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May 6, 2012

Posted on May 6, 2012 by jgarrott

John 6:44-45 “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the Prophets: `They will all be taught by God.’ Everyone … Continue reading →

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