Tag Archives: encouragement

December 9, 2012

Posted on December 11, 2012 by jgarrott

Isaiah 42:4 “He will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his law the islands will put their hope.” In any major undertaking, there’s always the danger of running out of steam before you finish. … Continue reading →

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November 22, 2012

Posted on November 22, 2012 by jgarrott

Proverbs 4:18-19 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them … Continue reading →

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January 9, 2012

Posted on January 12, 2012 by jgarrott

Isaiah 8:17 I will wait for the LORD, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob. I will put my trust in him. What is most striking about this verse is that Isaiah is choosing to wait in … Continue reading →

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September 27, 2011

Posted on September 28, 2011 by jgarrott

Hebrews 12:7 Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? The saddest thing about this verse is that today, all too many children are never disciplined by their fathers, … Continue reading →

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September 17, 2011

Posted on September 20, 2011 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 2:8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel. It’s interesting the difference a minor change in translation can make. The NIV just says, “remember,” but the Japanese has “always think about.” … Continue reading →

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September 1, 2011

Posted on September 2, 2011 by jgarrott

Acts 18:9-10 “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.” What strikes me first … Continue reading →

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