Tag Archives: spiritual growth

March 27, 2016

Posted on March 30, 2016 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 1:27-28 “I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the Lord. For his whole life he shall be given over to the Lord.” And … Continue reading →

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March 20, 2016

Posted on March 22, 2016 by jgarrott

Exodus 33:13 “If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people.” It just struck me that Moses had every reason … Continue reading →

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March 17, 2016

Posted on March 19, 2016 by jgarrott

Exodus 8:23 “‘I will make a distinction between my people and your people. This miraculous sign will occur tomorrow.’” There were various reasons for the plagues of Egypt, but this was a very important one. It is to God’s glory … Continue reading →

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March 15, 2016

Posted on March 18, 2016 by jgarrott

Genesis 32:28 Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men and have overcome.” This is a very famous story, but a very strange one to me. … Continue reading →

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February 17, 2016

Posted on February 18, 2016 by jgarrott

1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will … Continue reading →

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February 8, 2016

Posted on February 10, 2016 by jgarrott

Luke 12:25-26 “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?” The Japanese word for “worry” is literally, “distributing the heart.” … Continue reading →

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February 7, 2016

Posted on February 9, 2016 by jgarrott

Luke 12:6-7 “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” This … Continue reading →

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January 29, 2016

Posted on January 31, 2016 by jgarrott

Joel 2:23 Be glad, O people of Zion, rejoice in the Lord your God, for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before. The Japanese has a … Continue reading →

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January 1, 2016

Posted on January 3, 2016 by jgarrott

Prov 3:11-12 My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. I am actually more familiar with this passage from … Continue reading →

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December 28, 2015

Posted on December 31, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is … Continue reading →

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