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About jgarrott

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

Perseverance; April 23, 2020

Posted on April 26, 2020 by jgarrott

Hebrews 12:3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. I have long liked the first half of Hebrews 12 and have written and spoken on it many times. … Continue reading →

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The Day; April 22, 2020

Posted on April 24, 2020 by jgarrott

Hebrews 10:25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another–and all the more as you see the Day approaching. The irony and the impact of this coming … Continue reading →

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Rewards; April 21, 2020

Posted on April 24, 2020 by jgarrott

Hebrews 6:10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. Many years ago I wrote a bit of doggerel: “Satan … Continue reading →

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The Son; April 20, 2020

Posted on April 22, 2020 by jgarrott

Hebrews 1:1-2 In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, … Continue reading →

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Faith and Evangelism; April 19, 2020

Posted on April 21, 2020 by jgarrott

Philemon 1:6 I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. I’ve liked this particular statement for a long time. There is … Continue reading →

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Salvation; April 18, 2020

Posted on April 21, 2020 by jgarrott

Titus 3:4-7 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace; April 17, 2020

Posted on April 18, 2020 by jgarrott

Titus 2:11-13 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we … Continue reading →

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Purity; April 16, 2020

Posted on April 18, 2020 by jgarrott

Titus 1:15-16 To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted. They claim to know God, but by their actions … Continue reading →

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Motivation; April 15, 2020

Posted on April 17, 2020 by jgarrott

John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John, writing several years after the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Bible; April 14, 2020

Posted on April 17, 2020 by jgarrott

Luke 24:45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. What a blessed thing! And how necessary! If we are honest, we too have to confess that sometimes the Bible seems like a blank wall, communicating nothing … Continue reading →

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