Tag Archives: God’s love

March 10, 2017

Posted on March 12, 2017 by jgarrott

Exodus 34:32 Afterwards all the Israelites came near him, and he gave them all the commands the Lord had given him on Mount Sinai. Once again we are reminded that when God gives something it is rarely just for the … Continue reading →

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January 31, 2017

Posted on February 2, 2017 by jgarrott

Jude 1:20-21 But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to … Continue reading →

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July 22, 2016

Posted on July 23, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:18 Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. As I was reading just now this verse jumped out at me and I thought, this is what triggered that hymn! Open My Eyes That I … Continue reading →

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July 4, 2016

Posted on July 5, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 73:28 But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds. It is good to realize that David didn’t write all the Psalms; … Continue reading →

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June 3, 2016

Posted on June 5, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 8:3-4 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for … Continue reading →

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April 29, 2016

Posted on May 1, 2016 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 6:9 They were all trying to frighten us, thinking, “Their hands will get too weak for the work, and it will not be completed.” But I prayed, “Now strengthen my hands.” I like Nehemiah! Prayer was such an integral … Continue reading →

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March 22, 2016

Posted on March 24, 2016 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 4:7 What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the Lord our God is near us whenever we pray to him? This shows clearly the polytheistic mindset of virtually everyone in those … Continue reading →

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March 12, 2016

Posted on March 14, 2016 by jgarrott

Genesis 24:45 “Before I finished praying in my heart, Rebekah came out, with her jar on her shoulder. She went down to the spring and drew water, and I said to her, ‘Please give me a drink.’” This immediately brings … Continue reading →

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February 19, 2016

Posted on February 19, 2016 by jgarrott

1 John 4:7-8 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This and … Continue reading →

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February 15, 2016

Posted on February 15, 2016 by jgarrott

For once I prefer the expression in the NIV to that in the Japanese! The idea of an outstanding debt really hits the nail on the head, but too often we don’t feel we “owe it” to people to love … Continue reading →

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