Tag Archives: the Bible

April 26, 2016

Posted on April 28, 2016 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 1:8 “Remember the instruction you gave your servant Moses.” Like many other people recorded in the Bible, Nehemiah is praying God’s words back to Him. It’s not that God forgets what He has said, or that He could, but … Continue reading →

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March 30, 2016

Posted on April 1, 2016 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 3:7, 21 Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord: The word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him. The Lord continued to appear at Shiloh, and there he revealed himself to Samuel through his … 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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February 14, 2016

Posted on February 15, 2016 by jgarrott

Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. This is such an incredibly familiar verse that I can’t think when I … Continue reading →

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November 12, 2015

Posted on November 15, 2015 by jgarrott

Joshua 10:25 Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous. This is what the Lord will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.” I have to smile, reading this, … Continue reading →

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September 9, 2015

Posted on September 12, 2015 by jgarrott

Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. From my present perspective it can be hard to remember that … Continue reading →

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August 27, 2015

Posted on August 28, 2015 by jgarrott

John 5:38-40 “nor does his word dwell in you, for you do not believe the one he sent. You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about … Continue reading →

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August 17, 2015

Posted on August 18, 2015 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 29:13-14 “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord. This letter from Jeremiah to the exiles in Babylon is significant for a number … Continue reading →

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July 15, 2015

Posted on July 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 62:11-12 One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard: that you, O God, are strong, and that you, O Lord, are loving. Surely you will reward each person according to what he has done. Yet again, difference … Continue reading →

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April 23, 2015

Posted on April 25, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. I really like the Japanese translation here: “When the door of Your Word opens, light shines in.” The image is so clear and so apt! … Continue reading →

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