Tag Archives: grace

March 28, 2014

Posted on March 30, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 7:3-5 O Lord my God, if I have done this and there is guilt on my hands – if I have done evil to him who is at peace with me or without cause have robbed my foe – … Continue reading →

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March 10, 2014

Posted on March 11, 2014 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 12:20 “Do no be afraid,” Samuel replied. “You have done all this evil; yet do not turn away from the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart.” One of the devil’s favorite tricks is to point … Continue reading →

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February 18, 2014

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jgarrott

Hebrews 6:12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. Salvation is by grace through faith, (Ephesians 2:8-10) but we are not to be passive about … Continue reading →

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September 26, 2013

Posted on September 28, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 116:12 How can I repay the LORD for all his goodness to me? The Japanese is slightly stronger than the English, saying, “The Lord has been good to me in every detail,” but the point of the verse is … Continue reading →

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September 9, 2013

Posted on September 10, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 66:18 If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. This is a fairly well-known verse, but I think it is understood and followed far less than it is known. Simply put, this is … Continue reading →

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July 28, 2013

Posted on August 1, 2013 by jgarrott

James 2:12-13 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment! We don’t like … Continue reading →

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July 26, 2013

Posted on July 28, 2013 by jgarrott

Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. You could say that this verse is “What Would Jesus Do” … Continue reading →

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July 24, 2013

Posted on July 26, 2013 by jgarrott

Galatians 5:16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. How totally out of touch with modern society! How unrealistic! Though they might not say it out loud, that is … Continue reading →

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July 23, 2013

Posted on July 24, 2013 by jgarrott

Galatians 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. I can’t say that I refer to this verse very often, but it is certainly right … Continue reading →

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July 7, 2013

Posted on July 10, 2013 by jgarrott

Romans 3:21-22 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no … Continue reading →

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