Tag Archives: blessings

June 27, 2014

Posted on June 29, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 29:6 An evil man is snared by his own sin, but a righteous one can sing and be glad. This particular theme is expressed in Proverbs in 11:3 and elsewhere, and the general principle appears throughout the Bible. We … Continue reading →

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August 6, 2012

Posted on August 8, 2012 by jgarrott

Hebrews 10:23, 35-36 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the … 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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January 22, 2012

Posted on January 22, 2012 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 5:25 Your wrongdoings have kept these away; your sins have deprived you of good. Once again we are back to the principle of acts and consequences, also called the law of sowing and reaping. (Galatians 6:7-8) We have an … Continue reading →

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August 30, 2011

Posted on August 31, 2011 by jgarrott

Acts 14:22 strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. Paul and Barnabas didn’t mince words with the new believers. There was … Continue reading →

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August 14, 2011

Posted on August 13, 2011 by jgarrott

John 13:17 “Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” This one statement could be applied to the whole Bible! Nothing in the Bible is to be left as abstract, theoretical knowledge; it is … Continue reading →

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