Tag Archives: patience

June 18, 2014

Posted on June 20, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. The Bible has many verses that connect wisdom with fearing the Lord, but this one implies a process. The Japanese renders the first half … Continue reading →

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June 9, 2014

Posted on June 12, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 11:18 The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. This, of course, brings to mind Romans 6:23. “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life … Continue reading →

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February 19, 2014

Posted on February 21, 2014 by jgarrott

James 5:7-8 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand … Continue reading →

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April 12, 2012

Posted on April 14, 2012 by jgarrott

Luke 8:15 “But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.” The word that jumps out at me this morning is “persevering” … Continue reading →

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January 13, 2012

Posted on January 14, 2012 by jgarrott

Isaiah 40:27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and complain, O Israel, “My way is hidden from the LORD; my cause is disregarded by my God”? Human beings are born with very little, if any, patience. A baby wants what … Continue reading →

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September 9, 2011

Posted on September 10, 2011 by jgarrott

Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from … Continue reading →

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