Tag Archives: marriage

February 15, 2016

Posted on February 15, 2016 by jgarrott

For once I prefer the expression in the NIV to that in the Japanese! The idea of an outstanding debt really hits the nail on the head, but too often we don’t feel we “owe it” to people to love … Continue reading →

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October 4, 2015

Posted on October 6, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 3:5 If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church? For all the fact that elsewhere Paul touts the advantages of singleness, (1 Corinthians 7) it is clear … Continue reading →

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August 1, 2015

Posted on August 2, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 19:14 Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. I continue to be amazed at the attitude many men have toward women, and at the radical feminism that has arisen in reaction … Continue reading →

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July 19, 2015

Posted on July 22, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 71:18 Even when I am old and grey, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come. Old people have a number of purposes, but … Continue reading →

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June 6, 2015

Posted on June 9, 2015 by jgarrott

Romans 12:4-5 Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the … Continue reading →

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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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