Tag Archives: gratitude

April 26, 2015

Posted on April 27, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 140:8 Do not grant the wicked their desires, O Lord; do not let their plans succeed, or they will become proud. David recognized that pride goes hand in hand with evil. (The Japanese here says, “They are proud,” while … Continue reading →

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February 5, 2015

Posted on February 6, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 26:12 Lord, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us. I know I’ve written on this verse before, perhaps within the past year, but its truth just shouts to me. When we … Continue reading →

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December 28, 2014

Posted on December 31, 2014 by jgarrott

John 1:16 From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another. This is such a marvelous verse! I like the way the Japanese puts it: “grace on top of grace.” We are all so prone … Continue reading →

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August 29, 2014

Posted on August 31, 2014 by jgarrott

Zechariah 8:4 This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Once again men and women of ripe old age will sit in the streets of Jerusalem, each with cane in hand because of his age.” Senior adults need to pay attention … Continue reading →

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May 1, 2014

Posted on May 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 50:23 He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he prepares the way, so that I may show him the salvation of God. 40 years ago I learned this verse in the King James translation set to music: “Who … Continue reading →

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January 31, 2014

Posted on February 1, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 21:13 Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” There is speculation even today over … Continue reading →

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December 23, 2013

Posted on December 24, 2013 by jgarrott

John 1:16 From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another. This verse is true of every human being on the face of the earth, but far too few recognize it, and none of us … 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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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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May 2, 2013

Posted on May 3, 2013 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. It is sad to realize that … Continue reading →

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