Tag Archives: faith

October 7, 2013

Posted on October 9, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 7:9b “‘If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.’” As I recall, this particular turn of phrase struck me the first time I read through the Bible in the NIV translation, well … Continue reading →

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September 28, 2013

Posted on October 2, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 118:24 This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. It is interesting that this anonymous Psalm should be so intimately connected with Christ. He Himself quoted verses 22 and 23, (Mat­thew … Continue reading →

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September 22, 2013

Posted on September 28, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 103:2 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. When I get to this Psalm I’m in real trouble when it comes to choosing a particular verse, because every line in it speaks to me … Continue reading →

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September 17, 2013

Posted on September 19, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 96:13 They will sing before the LORD, for he comes, he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in his truth. English and Japanese translations of the Bible often divide verses … Continue reading →

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August 26, 2013

Posted on August 27, 2013 by jgarrott

1 Kings 18:37-38 “Answer me, O LORD, answer me, so these people will know that you, O LORD, are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again.” Then the fire of the LORD fell and burned up the … Continue reading →

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August 25, 2013

Posted on August 26, 2013 by jgarrott

1 Kings 18:24 Then you call on the name of your god, and I will call on the name of the LORD. The god who answers by fire – he is God.” Then all the people said, “What you say … Continue reading →

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July 14, 2013

Posted on July 18, 2013 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 7:15 But if the unbeliever leaves, let him do so. A believing man or woman is not bound in such circumstances; God has called us to live in peace. For people who are struggling with an unbelieving spouse, … Continue reading →

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July 7, 2013

Posted on July 10, 2013 by jgarrott

Romans 3:21-22 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no … Continue reading →

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July 5, 2013

Posted on July 7, 2013 by jgarrott

Acts 24:25] As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, “That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.” As many times as I … Continue reading →

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June 21, 2013

Posted on June 23, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 142:7 Set me free from my prison, that I may praise your name. Then the righteous will gather about me because of your goodness to me. The preface to this Psalm indicates David wrote it “When he was in … Continue reading →

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