Tag Archives: blessings

February 2, 2016

Posted on February 4, 2016 by jgarrott

Zechariah 8:13 “As you have been an object of cursing among the nations, O Judah and Israel, so will I save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid, but let your hands be strong.” We don’t … Continue reading →

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January 29, 2016

Posted on January 31, 2016 by jgarrott

Joel 2:23 Be glad, O people of Zion, rejoice in the Lord your God, for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before. The Japanese has a … Continue reading →

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December 21, 2015

Posted on December 24, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 1:63-64 He asked for a writing tablet, and to everyone’s astonishment he wrote, “His name is John.” Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue was loosed, and he began to speak, praising God. Zechariah had learned his lesson! … Continue reading →

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October 29, 2015

Posted on November 1, 2015 by jgarrott

Leviticus 26:3, 6 “‘If you follow my decrees and are careful to obey my commands, I will grant peace in the land, and you will lie down and no-one will make you afraid.’” The whole section of wonderful promises, from … Continue reading →

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October 2, 2015

Posted on October 6, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. This … Continue reading →

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July 30, 2015

Posted on August 2, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 11:17-18 A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. The simple fact of the matter is, being nice is … Continue reading →

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March 30, 2015

Posted on April 1, 2015 by jgarrott

John 13:17 “Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” I think this is actually one of the most important verses in the whole Bible. It is entirely possible to have a thorough knowledge … Continue reading →

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December 28, 2014

Posted on December 31, 2014 by jgarrott

John 1:16 From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another. This is such a marvelous verse! I like the way the Japanese puts it: “grace on top of grace.” We are all so prone … Continue reading →

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September 6, 2014

Posted on September 8, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 6:1 “Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.” In reading this just now the thing that immediately … Continue reading →

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August 29, 2014

Posted on August 31, 2014 by jgarrott

Zechariah 8:4 This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Once again men and women of ripe old age will sit in the streets of Jerusalem, each with cane in hand because of his age.” Senior adults need to pay attention … Continue reading →

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