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About jgarrott

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

Prayer; January 5, 2021

Posted on January 8, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Peter’s first letter is so loaded with good, important stuff! I couldn’t count how many times I’ve used verses … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; January 4, 2021

Posted on January 7, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Peter 3:1-2 Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, when they see … Continue reading →

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Course of Action; January 3, 2021

Posted on January 7, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Peter 1:13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. To me this verse strikes a very good balance between the reality that … Continue reading →

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Living Hope; January 2, 2021

Posted on January 4, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Peter 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. I had … Continue reading →

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Trust; January 1, 2020

Posted on January 4, 2021 by jgarrott

Psalms 118:1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. This Psalm is loaded with potent truth, a lot of which has been turned into songs. Verse one is already chosen as the verse for … Continue reading →

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Pressing On; December 31, 2020

Posted on January 3, 2021 by jgarrott

Philippians 3:12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. What an appropriate passage for any landmark, … Continue reading →

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Love for the World; December 30, 2020

Posted on January 3, 2021 by jgarrott

James 4:4 You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. These 10 verses include some dearly loved ones, … Continue reading →

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The Eternal Covenant; December 29, 2020

Posted on January 1, 2021 by jgarrott

Hebrews 13:20-21 May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may … Continue reading →

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Acceptable Sacrifices; December 28, 2020

Posted on December 31, 2020 by jgarrott

Heb 13:15-16 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise–the fruit of lips that confess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is … Continue reading →

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Holiness and Righteousness; December 27, 2020

Posted on December 31, 2020 by jgarrott

Hebrews 12:14 Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. I would venture to say that this verse is preached on very little in most churches … Continue reading →

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