Tag Archives: martyrdom

Stephen; September 21, 2023

Posted on September 22, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 6:8 Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. Stephen is an excellent example of how God will expand the “job description” of someone who is totally dedicated … Continue reading →

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Motives and Priorities; August 30, 2023

Posted on August 31, 2023 by jgarrott

John 11:48 “If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” The human capacity for misplaced priorities is absolutely incredible at … Continue reading →

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The Fear of Death; June 18, 2023

Posted on June 19, 2023 by jgarrott

Daniel 6:10 Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to … Continue reading →

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Being Still; March 5, 2023

Posted on March 6, 2023 by jgarrott

Exodus 14:14 “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” I can’t read this verse without thinking of the musical setting Evie Karlsson put it to, which I have translated into Japanese. It is a very … Continue reading →

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Living Testimony; January 30, 2023

Posted on February 1, 2023 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 6:3 We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. In one sense Christians are not to care what people think of them, because we live for the approval of God, … Continue reading →

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The Bible; January 23, 2023

Posted on January 24, 2023 by jgarrott

Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Some Christians, sadly enough, ignore the Old Testament, when there are … Continue reading →

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Eternal Perspective; June 4, 2022

Posted on June 7, 2022 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 5:2 Meanwhile we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling. Paul was older when he wrote this, because he was definitely tired of his physical body. Verse eight makes that explicitly clear, particularly when coupled with … Continue reading →

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Death; April 28, 2022

Posted on April 30, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 57:1-2 The righteous perish, and no one ponders it in his heart; devout men are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; … Continue reading →

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Response to Suffering; February 12, 2022

Posted on February 14, 2022 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 1:6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. The Japanese and the NIV reverse the order of the elements … Continue reading →

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Persecution; September 19, 2021

Posted on September 22, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 4:29-30 “Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Stretch out your hand to heal and perform miraculous signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” Reading this … Continue reading →

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