Tag Archives: love

September 28, 2015

Posted on September 29, 2015 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. I have doubtless written on this verse many … Continue reading →

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June 23, 2015

Posted on June 25, 2015 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! You would think … Continue reading →

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June 18, 2015

Posted on June 21, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 1:13 What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. It takes great assurance to make a statement like this, but Paul had every reason for such assurance. … Continue reading →

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June 12, 2015

Posted on June 14, 2015 by jgarrott

Ephesians 4:25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. I like the way the Japanese puts it: “For we all belong to one another as … Continue reading →

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May 23, 2015

Posted on May 25, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 23:24 “You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel.” I cannot read Matthew 23 without remembering how this scene played out in the Visual Bible video. The actor playing Jesus was a dedicated Christian, and … Continue reading →

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April 13, 2015

Posted on April 14, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 41:4 I said, “O Lord, have mercy on me; heal me, for I have sinned against you.” In English, at least the way the NIV renders it, this doesn’t make much sense. It would seem like David having committed … Continue reading →

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March 23, 2015

Posted on March 26, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 9:13-14 O Lord, see how my enemies persecute me! Have mercy and lift me up from the gates of death, that I may declare your praises in the gates of the Daughter of Zion and there rejoice in your … Continue reading →

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February 9, 2015

Posted on February 10, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 58:9 Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I. Many people complain that God is distant, that He never answers them. They need to read this … Continue reading →

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January 24, 2015

Posted on January 25, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 149:4 For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with salvation. I was surprised to read the Japanese of this verse just now, because it says, “The Lord loves His people.” I checked various English … Continue reading →

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November 28, 2014

Posted on December 3, 2014 by jgarrott

2 Peter 2:18-19 For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of sinful human nature, they entice people who are just escaping from those who live in error. They promise them freedom, while they themselves … Continue reading →

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