Tag Archives: peace

October 15, 2014

Posted on October 16, 2014 by jgarrott

Romans 14:19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. Once again we are reminded that whereas Christ died for each individual, He didn’t do so for us to be self-centered and … Continue reading →

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October 11, 2014

Posted on October 16, 2014 by jgarrott

Romans 8:15 For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” Romans is loaded with familiar, wonderful verses, and chapter … Continue reading →

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July 22, 2014

Posted on July 25, 2014 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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July 5, 2014

Posted on July 6, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 28:16 So this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who trusts will never be dismayed.” Once again, in the middle … Continue reading →

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July 4, 2014

Posted on July 6, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 26:12 Lord, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us. Verse 3 of this chapter (You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.) is … Continue reading →

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May 1, 2014

Posted on May 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 50:23 He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he prepares the way, so that I may show him the salvation of God. 40 years ago I learned this verse in the King James translation set to music: “Who … Continue reading →

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April 16, 2014

Posted on April 20, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” I don’t … Continue reading →

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February 17, 2014

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jgarrott

Hebrews 2:8-9 In putting everything under him, God left nothing that is not subject to him. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him. But we see Jesus. This passage expresses something that has tormented thinking people … Continue reading →

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December 31, 2013

Posted on January 1, 2014 by jgarrott

John 14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. This well known verse is deceptively simple. Whether you translate it as “believe,” as is traditional,” or “trust,” as the NIV and several other … Continue reading →

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September 4, 2013

Posted on September 6, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 29:11 The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace. I don’t know about Hebrew, but Japanese has different terms for external peace, such as between nations, and internal peace, that is, peace of … Continue reading →

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