Tag Archives: peace

Peace; December 13, 2024

Posted on December 14, 2024 by jgarrott

Micah 5:5 And he will be our peace. For once I really don’t care for the Japanese translation, but I really like the English! The Japanese says, “Peace will come in the following way.” What is inspiring about that? However, … Continue reading →

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People’s Opinions; November 6, 2024

Posted on November 7, 2024 by jgarrott

Isaiah 51:7 “Hear me, you who know what is right,    you people who have taken my instruction to heart:Do not fear the reproach of mere mortals    or be terrified by their insults.” This is extremely important, yet extremely difficult for some people. … Continue reading →

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God’s Music; November 1, 2024

Posted on November 2, 2024 by jgarrott

Isaiah 30:29 And you will sing    as on the night you celebrate a holy festival;your hearts will rejoice    as when people playing pipes go upto the mountain of the Lord,    to the Rock of Israel. This chapter is head-spinning in its contrasts. Isaiah describes the ferocity of … Continue reading →

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Fear; September 29, 2024

Posted on September 30, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 34:4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me;    he delivered me from all my fears. The introduction to this Psalm says that it was written right after David had been in genuine physical danger for his life, but this verse applies more … Continue reading →

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True Success; September 17, 2024

Posted on September 18, 2024 by jgarrott

Job 11:17 Life will be brighter than noonday,    and darkness will become like morning. I somewhat regret including this passage in the Scripture readings, because it is nothing but platitudes. That’s the tricky thing about reading Job: you have to be … Continue reading →

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God’s Amazing Grace; September 14, 2024

Posted on September 15, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 22:36 You make your saving help my shield;    your help has made me great. God gave David some very interesting revelations about Himself. This particular one seems to be difficult to translate from the Hebrew. Where the NIV says, “your … Continue reading →

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The Book of Revelation; June 13, 2024

Posted on June 14, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 16:17 The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and out of the temple came a loud voice from the throne, saying, “It is done!” Revelation is an important book of the Bible, but it is to … Continue reading →

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Peace; June 3, 2024

Posted on June 4, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Peter 3:14 So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. This is the logical response to all the talk about End Times. It … Continue reading →

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Complaining; May 31, 2024

Posted on June 1, 2024 by jgarrott

James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. I quote verse 22 of this chapter … Continue reading →

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Faithfulness; May 28, 2024

Posted on May 29, 2024 by jgarrott

Hebrews 6:10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. The reason the Bible tells us repeatedly that God remembers … Continue reading →

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