Tag Archives: faith

December 27, 2012

Posted on December 28, 2012 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:12 And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route. These days we don’t seem to expect God to speak through dreams, but the Biblical examples of … Continue reading →

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December 17, 2012

Posted on December 18, 2012 by jgarrott

Luke 1:45 “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” This verse has always grabbed me, because it is so true. In Japanese it is even stronger than in English, because … Continue reading →

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December 16, 2012

Posted on December 18, 2012 by jgarrott

Luke 1:37-38 “For nothing is impossible with God.” “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her. What the angel said to Mary was not unique to this … Continue reading →

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December 5, 2012

Posted on December 8, 2012 by jgarrott

Isaiah 7:9 ” ‘If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.’ ” I am often critical of the NIV translation for various reasons, but at this spot I like it very much. (The … Continue reading →

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November 9, 2012

Posted on November 10, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:75-76 I know, O LORD, that your laws are righteous, and in faithfulness you have afflicted me. May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant. Everyone has problems of one sort or another; … Continue reading →

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November 8, 2012

Posted on November 10, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:67, 71 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. Right here we have another answer to the perennial … Continue reading →

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November 1, 2012

Posted on November 4, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 103:2 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits– I like the way the Japanese expresses this verse: “Don’t forget a single one of the good things the Lord has done for us.” David shows … Continue reading →

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October 14, 2012

Posted on October 19, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 34:19-20 A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all; he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken. This Psalm is one of a few that give the specific … Continue reading →

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October 13, 2012

Posted on October 13, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 33:20-21 We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. We don’t know the circumstances of this Psalm being written, but verse … Continue reading →

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September 13, 2012

Posted on September 13, 2012 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 6:20, 21, 24 In the future, when your son asks you, “What is the meaning of the stipulations, decrees and laws the LORD our God has commanded you?” tell him. The LORD commanded us to obey all these decrees … Continue reading →

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