Tag Archives: the Bible

July 30, 2016

Posted on July 31, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. Several verses in this Psalm would seem to indicate that the writer was a “senior adult,” and waking up early (along … Continue reading →

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July 29, 2016

Posted on July 31, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. I love the imagery in the Japanese translation: “When the door of Your Word opens, light shines in.” Books in general are doors to worlds … Continue reading →

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July 21, 2016

Posted on July 23, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:1-3 Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart. They do nothing wrong; they walk in his … Continue reading →

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June 11, 2016

Posted on June 14, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 19:14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. This Psalm is dearly loved, and for good reason. It starts by saying how … Continue reading →

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May 10, 2016

Posted on May 11, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 35:3 Say to my soul, “I am your salvation.” I doubt very much that Psalm 35 is very many people’s favorite Scripture. However, as an article I ran across just yesterday in the Internet said, any time we read … Continue reading →

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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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