Tag Archives: serving God

Sanctuary; July 22, 2019

Posted on July 24, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 11:3 “When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Two things strike me about this verse. One is a sharp difference in translation between the English and the Japanese here. Where English translations are pretty thoroughly … Continue reading →

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Sleep; July 19, 2019

Posted on July 21, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalms 4:8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Sleep disorders of one sort or another are a very common problem these days. We prioritize “screen time” and let … Continue reading →

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RIP; June 21, 2019

Posted on June 25, 2019 by jgarrott

Revelation 14:13 Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.” Thinking … Continue reading →

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Prayer; June 3, 2019

Posted on June 7, 2019 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 2:1-2 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. I find … Continue reading →

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Rewards; May 24, 2019

Posted on May 26, 2019 by jgarrott

Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ … Continue reading →

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Representing Christ; May 12, 2019

Posted on May 14, 2019 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:26 so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account of me. Where some translations have “your joy in Christ,” the Japanese has the more literal, “your pride in me.” There … Continue reading →

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Serving People; May 9, 2019

Posted on May 12, 2019 by jgarrott

Ephesians 6:5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. I frequently quote the verse ahead of this in relation to parenting, as part of my faith declarations, … Continue reading →

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Rewards; April 9, 2019

Posted on April 12, 2019 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 3:14-15 If what he has built survives, he will receive his reward. If it is burned up, he will suffer loss; he himself will be saved, but only as one escaping through the flames. These verses are not … Continue reading →

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Women in Ministry; March 18, 2019

Posted on March 25, 2019 by jgarrott

Acts 18:26 He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately. On this trip I was talking with someone … Continue reading →

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Serving God; February 10, 2019

Posted on February 14, 2019 by jgarrott

John 5:19, 30 Jesus gave them this answer: “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. By … Continue reading →

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