Tag Archives: hope

December 14, 2012

Posted on December 15, 2012 by jgarrott

Zechariah 9:12 Return to your fortress, O prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you. This is one place where I prefer the English to the Japanese, though the Japanese seems quite … Continue reading →

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October 23, 2012

Posted on October 25, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 65:5 You answer us with awesome deeds of righteousness, O God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas. God is so righteous, so holy and pure, that it’s scary, or … Continue reading →

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August 13, 2012

Posted on August 14, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Peter 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. This verse … Continue reading →

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July 21, 2012

Posted on July 23, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 1:3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. This verse ties together three intangibles – faith, … Continue reading →

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June 5, 2012

Posted on June 5, 2012 by jgarrott

Romans 5:11 Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation. I don’t know that I’ve ever underlined this verse before. The 10 verses that come … Continue reading →

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June 4, 2012

Posted on June 5, 2012 by jgarrott

Romans 4:21 being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. God has made many promises to us, and frankly, some of them seem pretty extreme. The question for us, as is was for Abraham, is … Continue reading →

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February 11, 2012

Posted on February 12, 2012 by jgarrott

Daniel 7:18 “‘But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and will possess it forever–yes, for ever and ever.’” O: This chapter isn’t usual fodder for daily devotions, but it’s an important one to have laid down … Continue reading →

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December 31, 3011

Posted on January 3, 2012 by jgarrott

Acts 16:30-31 He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved–you and your household.” This is a justly famous passage, being influential … Continue reading →

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September 24, 2011

Posted on September 24, 2011 by jgarrott

Hebrews 6:19-20 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest … Continue reading →

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