Tag Archives: dependence on God

October 14, 2013

Posted on October 15, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 42:5 This is what God the LORD says– he who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and all that comes out of it, who gives breath to its people, and life to those … Continue reading →

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October 4, 2013

Posted on October 5, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 149:4 For the LORD takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with salvation. Once again we have an interesting difference in translation. Where the NIV says “takes delight in,” the Japanese simply says “loves.” Thinking about it, … Continue reading →

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August 12, 2013

Posted on August 16, 2013 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 6:11-12 “When you eat and are satisfied, be careful that you do not forget the LORD, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.” This is an ongoing problem with mankind. When we’re in trouble … Continue reading →

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April 12, 2013

Posted on April 14, 2013 by jgarrott

Romans 3:9 What shall we conclude then? Are we any better? Not at all! There is a great temptation for those who have been “toeing the line” for a while to start thinking they are better than others. This verse … Continue reading →

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November 15, 2012

Posted on November 16, 2012 by jgarrott

PS 140:12-13 I know that the LORD secures justice for the poor and upholds the cause of the needy. Surely the righteous will praise your name and the upright will live before you. It has always interested me that, though … Continue reading →

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June 15, 2012

Posted on June 16, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 4:7 For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not? This is a beautifully pithy … Continue reading →

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May 16, 2012

Posted on May 18, 2012 by jgarrott

John 15:4-5 “Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are … Continue reading →

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October 16, 2011

Posted on October 16, 2011 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 6:11-12 When you eat and are satisfied, be careful that you do not forget the LORD, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. This is a perennial problem for God’s people, and Moses touched … Continue reading →

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