Tag Archives: trust

December 15, 2014

Posted on December 17, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 7:2 Now the house of David was told, “Aram has allied itself with Ephraim”; so the hearts of Ahaz and his people were shaken, as the trees of the forest are shaken by the wind. I don’t know that … Continue reading →

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September 7, 2014

Posted on September 8, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” This verse is one of the most familiar in the whole Bible. I have reason to quote it at … Continue reading →

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February 7, 2013

Posted on February 9, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 53:11 After the suffering of his soul, he will see the light of life and be satisfied; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities. This is a deeply meaningful verse, echoed … Continue reading →

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December 17, 2012

Posted on December 18, 2012 by jgarrott

Luke 1:45 “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” This verse has always grabbed me, because it is so true. In Japanese it is even stronger than in English, because … Continue reading →

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December 16, 2012

Posted on December 18, 2012 by jgarrott

Luke 1:37-38 “For nothing is impossible with God.” “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her. What the angel said to Mary was not unique to this … Continue reading →

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December 5, 2012

Posted on December 8, 2012 by jgarrott

Isaiah 7:9 ” ‘If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.’ ” I am often critical of the NIV translation for various reasons, but at this spot I like it very much. (The … Continue reading →

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August 1, 2012

Posted on August 4, 2012 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 2:1-2 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified … Continue reading →

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July 23, 2012

Posted on July 23, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Paul really packed a lot of powerful instructions into the closing remarks of his letters. Every sentence, … Continue reading →

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July 4, 2012

Posted on July 4, 2012 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:9 So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. Galatians is often thought of as a letter about legalism, but it is actually about faith, in contrast to legalism and any other form … Continue reading →

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December 22, 2011

Posted on December 22, 2011 by jgarrott

Matthew 3:13-15 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Jesus replied, “Let it be … Continue reading →

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