Tag Archives: fear of death

September 24, 2015

Posted on September 28, 2015 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:21 For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. This verse is so famous that I almost skipped it, but it is certainly famous for a reason. Anyone apart from Christ cannot wrap their mind around … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

July 22, 2014

Posted on July 25, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 57:1-2 The righteous perish, and no one ponders it in his heart; devout men are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

April 5, 2014

Posted on April 8, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Some Bible passages are difficult to communicate cross-culturally, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

January 10, 2013

Posted on January 12, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 14:32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge. The translations are strikingly different between the NIV and the Japanese in the first half of this verse. Where the NIV … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

December 1, 2011

Posted on December 1, 2011 by jgarrott

Isaiah 9:2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. Ever since the Fall, when mankind sinned in Eden, humans have lived under … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment