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About jgarrott

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

God’s Universal Love; August 6, 2019

Posted on August 8, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 47:1-2 Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. How awesome is the Lord Most High, the great King over all the earth! From beginning to end, this Psalm proclaims that it’s not just … Continue reading →

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Tools; August 5, 2019

Posted on August 7, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 44:6-7 I do not trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory; but you give us victory over our enemies, you put our adversaries to shame. Weapons, or any tools, for that matter, are all well … Continue reading →

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Hope; August 4, 2019

Posted on August 7, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 42:11 Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. This refrain, repeated from verse 5 and repeated again in … Continue reading →

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God’s Word in our Hearts; August 3, 2019

Posted on August 5, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 40:8 “I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart.” This is another Psalm that I am torn when it comes to writing on just a little bit of it. There are several … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of Age; August 2, 2019

Posted on August 4, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 37:25-26 I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread. They are always generous and lend freely; their children will be blessed. I like this evidence that … Continue reading →

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Hubris; August 1, 2019

Posted on August 4, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 36:1-2 An oracle is within my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes. For in his own eyes he flatters himself too much to detect or hate his sin. A … Continue reading →

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Personal Evangelism; July 31, 2019

Posted on August 1, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Virtually every verse of this Psalm is underlined, in both languages, in my bilingual Bible. I could write on any part … Continue reading →

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Music Ministry; July 30, 2019

Posted on August 1, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 33:1-3 Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. Praise the Lord with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, … Continue reading →

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Confession; July 29, 2019

Posted on July 31, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 32:5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord”— and you forgave the guilt of my sin. This Psalm has several dearly-loved passages … Continue reading →

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Churchese; July 28, 2019

Posted on July 30, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 31:23-24 Love the Lord, all his saints! The Lord preserves the faithful, but the proud he pays back in full. Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. David had experienced God’s grace and mercy … Continue reading →

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