Tag Archives: God’s Word

July 31, 2016

Posted on August 1, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:165 Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. Two things with which almost everyone struggles are anxiety and temptation. The more we love God and His Word, the better protected we are … Continue reading →

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July 26, 2016

Posted on July 29, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:92-93 If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life. Life on this earth can be pretty rough. Jesus … 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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January 10, 2015

Posted on January 11, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Kings 11:38 If you do whatever I command you and walk in my ways and do what is right in my eyes by keeping my statutes and commands, as David my servant did, I will be with you. I … Continue reading →

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June 15, 2014

Posted on June 17, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. This is a well-known verse, but I don’t recall noticing before that the Japanese says “straight” where the English says … Continue reading →

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May 20, 2014

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. I have always thought this verse in English was a bit strange. What does it mean to “hide God’s Word,” anyway? However, the … Continue reading →

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September 15, 2013

Posted on September 19, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 91:9-10 If you make the Most High your dwelling – even the LORD, who is my refuge – then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent. I have liked this Psalm for a long … Continue reading →

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May 18, 2012

Posted on May 18, 2012 by jgarrott

John 17:8-9 “For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me. I pray for them. I am not praying for … Continue reading →

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October 20, 2011

Posted on October 20, 2011 by jgarrott

Joshua 1:8 “Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” Many … Continue reading →

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