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About jgarrott

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

Listening to God; February 17, 2019

Posted on February 21, 2019 by jgarrott

John 10:27 “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” I like the way the Japanese expresses this verse. “My sheep distinguish my voice.” I’m preaching this morning on discernment, so this is very relevant. … Continue reading →

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Experiential Faith; February 16, 2019

Posted on February 20, 2019 by jgarrott

John 9:25 He replied, “Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” I have always loved this story, and though the reading stopped with this verse, … Continue reading →

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The Presence of God; February 15, 2019

Posted on February 20, 2019 by jgarrott

John 8:29 “The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him.” Nothing can separate us from the love of God, (Romans 8:35-39) but we can certainly lose the … Continue reading →

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Teaching; February 14, 2019

Posted on February 19, 2019 by jgarrott

John 7:16-17 Jesus answered, “My teaching is not my own. It comes from him who sent me. If anyone chooses to do God’s will, he will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my … Continue reading →

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Reception; February 13, 2019

Posted on February 19, 2019 by jgarrott

John 6:63-64 “The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. Yet there are some of you who do not believe.” It just struck me that if … Continue reading →

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Listening to God; February 12, 2019

Posted on February 15, 2019 by jgarrott

John 6:45 “It is written in the Prophets: ‘They will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who listens to the Father and learns from him comes to me.” Reading this I am reminded of stories I have read of earnest … Continue reading →

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Faith; February 11, 2019

Posted on February 15, 2019 by jgarrott

John 6:29, 40 Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.” “For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and … Continue reading →

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Serving God; February 10, 2019

Posted on February 14, 2019 by jgarrott

John 5:19, 30 Jesus gave them this answer: “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. By … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; February 9, 2019

Posted on February 14, 2019 by jgarrott

John 3:14-15 “Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.” Verse 16 being the most famous verse in the … Continue reading →

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Rejection and Acceptance; February 8, 2019

Posted on February 13, 2019 by jgarrott

John 1:10-11 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Everyone has a deep … Continue reading →

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