Tag Archives: love

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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October 29, 2014

Posted on October 30, 2014 by jgarrott

Galatians 5:13-14 You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. The entire law is summed up in a single command: “Love your neighbor … Continue reading →

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October 28, 2014

Posted on October 30, 2014 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. This principle is so simple and yet is so overlooked so much of the time. Not … Continue reading →

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September 30, 2014

Posted on October 1, 2014 by jgarrott

Romans 3:20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. If we don’t know we’re wrong, we won’t desire to be right. People get tied … Continue reading →

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September 28, 2014

Posted on September 30, 2014 by jgarrott

Romans 1:32 Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them. In a way, Romans 1 is comforting, … Continue reading →

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September 10, 2014

Posted on September 11, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 13:11-12 He replied, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even … Continue reading →

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September 4, 2014

Posted on September 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:20 “For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.” The passage from verse 17 is a difficult one for … Continue reading →

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August 23, 2014

Posted on August 26, 2014 by jgarrott

Micah 6:8 He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. God is good at repeating Himself. Similar … Continue reading →

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August 17, 2014

Posted on August 18, 2014 by jgarrott

Hosea 2:23 “I will plant her for myself in the land;I will show my love to the one I called ‘Not my loved one.’ I will say to those called ‘Not my people,’ ‘You are my people’ ;and they will … Continue reading →

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