Tag Archives: marriage

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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Doctrines of Demons; October 28, 2021

Posted on October 30, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 4:3 They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth. I have long been aware of the … Continue reading →

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Diversity; October 11, 2021

Posted on October 14, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 7:7 I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that. I read the English first and chose this verse, but then I … Continue reading →

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Last Days; August 11, 2021

Posted on August 14, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 24:12-13 “Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. People have been reading this chapter for 2000 years and responding either rightly or … Continue reading →

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Marriage; August 9, 2021

Posted on August 13, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 19:6 “So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” Because I use this passage every time I do premarital counseling, I have it essentially memorized in Japanese. As I … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness; June 9, 2021

Posted on June 12, 2021 by jgarrott

Job 42:10 After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord made him prosperous again and gave him twice as much as he had before. We are often very slow to realize that blessing others results in our blessing. Here, … Continue reading →

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