Tag Archives: God’s grace

January 29, 2016

Posted on January 31, 2016 by jgarrott

Joel 2:23 Be glad, O people of Zion, rejoice in the Lord your God, for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before. The Japanese has a … Continue reading →

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January 26, 2016

Posted on January 27, 2016 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 39:29 “I will no longer hide my face from them, for I will pour out my Spirit on the house of Israel, declares the Sovereign Lord.” We forget what the life of faith was like before Pentecost. Actually, we … Continue reading →

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January 2, 2016

Posted on January 3, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalms 112:1 Praise the Lord. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who finds great delight in his commands. This Psalm could be said to describe the ideal life, so it’s appropriate that it starts with this verse that … Continue reading →

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November 9, 2015

Posted on November 9, 2015 by jgarrott

Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” This is certainly a magnificent command/promise, and it bears … Continue reading →

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October 31, 2015

Posted on November 1, 2015 by jgarrott

Numbers 21:34 The Lord said to Moses, “Do not be afraid of him, for I have handed him over to you, with his whole army and his land. Do to him what you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, … Continue reading →

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October 30, 2015

Posted on November 1, 2015 by jgarrott

Numbers 14:8-9 “If the Lord is pleased with us, he will lead us into that land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and will give it to us. Only do not rebel against the Lord.” Joshua and Caleb really … Continue reading →

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July 18, 2015

Posted on July 19, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 71:6 From my birth I have relied on you; you brought me forth from my mother’s womb. I will ever praise you. This particular Psalm is anonymous, but there is no question that the writer’s name is known in … Continue reading →

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June 25, 2015

Posted on June 28, 2015 by jgarrott

James 5:19-20 My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a … Continue reading →

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June 9, 2015

Posted on June 11, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. As is frequently the case, I had real difficulty choosing what part of 1 Corinthians 4 … Continue reading →

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May 31, 2015

Posted on June 1, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 18:14 “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” A proverbial Japanese expression comes to mind … Continue reading →

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