Tag Archives: marriage

Love; September 22, 2022

Posted on September 29, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 107:43 Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great love of the Lord. Once again where the NIV says “love,” the Japanese says, “grace.” The Japanese term is also used for blessings in general, so … Continue reading →

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Marriage; July 8, 2022

Posted on July 14, 2022 by jgarrott

1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will … Continue reading →

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God’s Love; May 24, 2022

Posted on May 28, 2022 by jgarrott

Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. The depth, the magnificence of this chapter, indeed of the whole book of Romans, boggles the mind. It’s no … Continue reading →

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Acknowledging God; May 10, 2022

Posted on May 15, 2022 by jgarrott

Hosea 2:15 “There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope. There she will sing as in the days of her youth, as in the day she came up out … Continue reading →

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Changing; April 30, 2022

Posted on May 2, 2022 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 13:23 Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard its spots? Neither can you do good who are accustomed to doing evil. This is a truly famous verse, and it speaks of the dangers of habit. The first … Continue reading →

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Suffering; April 23, 2022

Posted on April 26, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 38:16-17 Lord, by such things men live; and my spirit finds life in them too. You restored me to health and let me live. Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such anguish. Once again differences in … Continue reading →

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Commitment; February 28, 2022

Posted on March 3, 2022 by jgarrott

It is perhaps important to note that from here, the theme of the readings is Hope, changing from the previous theme of Gratitude. Ruth 1:16-17 But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. … Continue reading →

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Christ’s Agents; February 10, 2022

Posted on February 12, 2022 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. This whole passage is so rich! Sometimes the “theological” parts of … Continue reading →

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Marriage; November 6, 2021

Posted on November 10, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will … Continue reading →

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Pleasure; October 29, 2021

Posted on October 31, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 5:6 But the widow who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives. Paul is talking about widows here, but this statement could apply to anyone, and a lot of people would fit into this category. God … Continue reading →

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