Author Archives: jgarrott

About jgarrott

Born and raised in Japan of missionary parents. Have been here as an adult missionary since 1981.

Control; October 14, 2025

Posted on October 15, 2025 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 1:24 Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm. This is clear evidence that Paul wasn’t a cult leader, because this is not … Continue reading →

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Knowledge; October 13, 2025

Posted on October 14, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 13:12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. It is verse 13 that … Continue reading →

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One Body; October 12, 2025

Posted on October 13, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. This is a vitally important verse that puts the point on all that Paul has written about how the different parts … Continue reading →

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Visiting; October 11, 2025

Posted on October 12, 2025 by jgarrott

Romans 15:32 so that I may come to you with joy, by God’s will, and in your company be refreshed. All sorts of results are possible when people visit each other, and Paul is rightly praying that his planned visit to Rome … Continue reading →

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Hope; October 10, 2025

Posted on October 11, 2025 by jgarrott

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. It has been demonstrated countless times that hope … Continue reading →

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Joy; October 9, 2025

Posted on October 10, 2025 by jgarrott

Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. This is an extremely familiar Scripture, courtesy of a musical setting for it and verse 19 that … Continue reading →

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A Cautionary Note

Posted on October 9, 2025 by jgarrott

For some time now Word Press has been telling me I have over 1000 subscribers, but when I post, it says “sent to 53 subscribers,” or thereabouts. I have no idea why that is, unless “the powers that be” want … Continue reading →

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Practical Love; October 8, 2025

Posted on October 9, 2025 by jgarrott

Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Paul got on a roll here with his nuggets of wisdom, but this verse comes as close to summarizing the whole section as anything. There is a … Continue reading →

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Peace with God; October 7, 2025

Posted on October 8, 2025 by jgarrott

Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, There are so many glorious truths in this chapter, it’s very difficult to choose one verse to write on! I settled on this one … Continue reading →

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Salvation; October 6, 2025

Posted on October 7, 2025 by jgarrott

Acts 16:30-32 He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and … Continue reading →

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