Tag Archives: marriage

May 27, 2015

Posted on May 28, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 1:58 Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy. It’s interesting how many times mercy is mentioned in this unfolding of God’s plan of salvation. That a previously barren … Continue reading →

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May 8, 2015

Posted on May 9, 2015 by jgarrott

Hosea 6:6 For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings. Again and again and again in the Old Testament God tells us that heart attitude is far more important than religious forms. Then in … Continue reading →

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April 29, 2015

Posted on April 30, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 18:22 He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord. I checked various English translations and they all pretty much agreed with the NIV, but I personally like this Japanese translation very much: … Continue reading →

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April 20, 2015

Posted on April 21, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 79:9-10 Help us, O God our Savior, for the glory of your name; deliver us and forgive our sins for your name’s sake. Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” The best thing about this cry for … 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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January 17, 2015

Posted on January 19, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 33:21 Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem for two years. I had never done the math before, and I’m floored. Amon was 22 when he became king and he was … Continue reading →

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October 19, 2014

Posted on October 21, 2014 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 5:15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. So many live strictly for themselves, and they are incalculably poorer … 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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June 10, 2014

Posted on June 12, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 12:4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones. There were several verses in the passage that spoke to me, and I had trouble settling on one. However, … Continue reading →

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May 30, 2014

Posted on May 31, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 141:3 Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips. This is a remarkable prayer, and one that brings to mind James 3, which talks at some length about the power and … Continue reading →

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