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About jgarrott

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

Accepting Christ; January 20, 2020

Posted on January 23, 2020 by jgarrott

John 13:20 “I tell you the truth, whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me.” Jesus said some things in the Upper Room Discourse that we tend to choke on. This … Continue reading →

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Integrity; January 19, 2020

Posted on January 21, 2020 by jgarrott

John 13:15-17 “I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent … Continue reading →

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God’s Opinion; January 18, 2020

Posted on January 21, 2020 by jgarrott

John 12:42-43 Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not confess their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; for they loved praise … Continue reading →

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Loving Life; January 17, 2020

Posted on January 20, 2020 by jgarrott

John 12:24-25 “I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. The man who loves his life will lose … Continue reading →

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Memory; January 16, 2020

Posted on January 20, 2020 by jgarrott

John 11:40 Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” It is not certain exactly when Jesus is referring to, but then even the Bible is very open about … Continue reading →

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Death and Life; January 15, 2020

Posted on January 17, 2020 by jgarrott

John 11:25-27 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” “Yes, Lord,” … Continue reading →

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Commitment; January 14, 2020

Posted on January 17, 2020 by jgarrott

John 11:16 Then Thomas (called Didymus) said to the rest of the disciples, “Let us also go, that we may die with him.” I have a warm spot in my heart for Thomas. He is famously known as “Doubting Thomas” … Continue reading →

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Life in Christ; January 13, 2020

Posted on January 16, 2020 by jgarrott

John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” I quote this verse so frequently that it’s one of the few I am … Continue reading →

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Abiding; January 12, 2020

Posted on January 16, 2020 by jgarrott

John 8:31-32 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Verse 32 is widely quoted, … Continue reading →

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Approval; January 11, 2020

Posted on January 15, 2020 by jgarrott

John 5:44 “How can you believe since you accept glory from one another but do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?” Jesus is here talking to the religious leaders, and particularly to the Pharisees, whom today … Continue reading →

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