Tag Archives: peace

December 19, 2015

Posted on December 21, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 1:45 “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” The Japanese for this verse brings out two nuances that are missing from the English, or the NIV at least. The … Continue reading →

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November 26, 2015

Posted on November 27, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” I was really taken off guard by the Japanese translation of this verse. The traditional English … Continue reading →

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November 9, 2015

Posted on November 9, 2015 by jgarrott

Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” This is certainly a magnificent command/promise, and it bears … Continue reading →

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May 12, 2015

Posted on May 13, 2015 by jgarrott

Habakkuk 3:18 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk is considered a “minor” prophet because the record of his prophecies is so short, but the content is hardly inferior to that … Continue reading →

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April 15, 2015

Posted on April 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? Everyone has times of fear, because fear … Continue reading →

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March 9, 2015

Posted on March 13, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Peter 1:14-16 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: … Continue reading →

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March 6, 2015

Posted on March 9, 2015 by jgarrott

Hebrews 13:20-21 May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may … Continue reading →

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December 18, 2014

Posted on December 20, 2014 by jgarrott

Luke 1:37-38 “For nothing is impossible with God.” “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her. Whatever else you say about it, the Christmas story is a … Continue reading →

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December 15, 2014

Posted on December 17, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 7:2 Now the house of David was told, “Aram has allied itself with Ephraim”; so the hearts of Ahaz and his people were shaken, as the trees of the forest are shaken by the wind. I don’t know that … Continue reading →

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October 20, 2014

Posted on October 21, 2014 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 6:10 Having nothing, and yet possessing everything. This concludes a pretty remarkable list of the seemingly incongruent nature of Christian living. When we don’t operate by this world’s standards, the world can’t figure us out. That’s why our … Continue reading →

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