Author Archives: jgarrott

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About jgarrott

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

Words of Life; May 23, 2020

Posted on May 25, 2020 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 32:45-47 When Moses finished reciting all these words to all Israel, he said to them, “Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to obey carefully … Continue reading →

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Opposition; May 22, 2020

Posted on May 24, 2020 by jgarrott

Numbers 12:1-2 Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses because of his Cushite wife, for he had married a Cushite. Has the Lord spoken only through Moses?” they asked. “Hasn’t he also spoken through us?” And the Lord heard … Continue reading →

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Stewardship of Our Bodies; May 21, 2020

Posted on May 24, 2020 by jgarrott

Exodus 15:26 He said, “If you listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring … Continue reading →

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God’s Invitation; May 20, 2020

Posted on May 22, 2020 by jgarrott

Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. This invitation might seem … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Warfare; May 19, 2020

Posted on May 22, 2020 by jgarrott

Revelation 20:9 They marched across the breadth of the earth and surrounded the camp of God’s people, the city he loves. But fire came down from heaven and devoured them. When I first read through today’s passage I wondered how … Continue reading →

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Priorities; May 18, 2020

Posted on May 21, 2020 by jgarrott

Revelation 12:11 They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death. These readings were chosen on the basis of the … Continue reading →

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Hearing God; May 17, 2020

Posted on May 21, 2020 by jgarrott

Revelation 3:22 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” This verse is extremely familiar to me because I use it as part of my regular faith declarations. The declaration in question goes, … Continue reading →

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Standards; May 16, 2020

Posted on May 18, 2020 by jgarrott

Revelation 3:8 “I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.” I … Continue reading →

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Consequences; May 15, 2020

Posted on May 17, 2020 by jgarrott

Revelation 2:23 I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. This is not a feel-good message! … Continue reading →

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Gratitude; May 14, 2020

Posted on May 17, 2020 by jgarrott

Revelation 2:4-5 Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love. Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to … Continue reading →

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