Tag Archives: peace

August 23, 2016

Posted on August 26, 2016 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. The first thing that … Continue reading →

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August 19, 2016

Posted on August 21, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. There are several very powerful verses in today’s reading, but this very familiar one echoes in my spirit most at the moment. … Continue reading →

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July 15, 2016

Posted on July 17, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 94:8-9 Take heed, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise? Does he who implanted the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see? Logic works only when you accept the … Continue reading →

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May 26, 2016

Posted on May 27, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. This line is justly famous, or perhaps not famous enough. Far too many Christians fail to see their connection to the physical descendants of Abraham, and some even harbor enmity toward them. … Continue reading →

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May 14, 2016

Posted on May 16, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 55:22 Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. This verse immediately brings to mind 1 Peter 5:7. “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” … Continue reading →

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February 11, 2016

Posted on February 11, 2016 by jgarrott

John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” I couldn’t count the number of … Continue reading →

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February 10, 2016

Posted on February 11, 2016 by jgarrott

John 12:16 At first his disciples did not understand all this. Only after Jesus was glorified did they realize that these things had been written about him and that they had done these things to him. Very often we don’t … Continue reading →

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February 4, 2016

Posted on February 6, 2016 by jgarrott

Matthew 28:8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. We can only imagine the ferocious storm of emotions those women were experiencing. The events of Jesus’ trial and … Continue reading →

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February 3, 2016

Posted on February 5, 2016 by jgarrott

Matthew 10:17, 26 “Be on your guard against men.” “So do not be afraid of them.” There is a huge difference between being on your guard and being afraid. Some people operate on the principle of “ignorance is bliss,” and … Continue reading →

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January 7, 2016

Posted on January 9, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 8:12-14 “Do not call conspiracy everything that these people call conspiracy; do not fear what they fear, and do not dread it. The Lord Almighty is the one you are to regard as holy, he is the one you … Continue reading →

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