Author Archives: jgarrott

About jgarrott

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

Knowing; December 30, 2018

Posted on January 1, 2019 by jgarrott

1 John 5:20 We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true—even in his Son Jesus Christ. … Continue reading →

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Victory; December 29, 2018

Posted on December 31, 2018 by jgarrott

1 John 5:3-5 This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is … Continue reading →

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Agape Love; December 28, 2018

Posted on December 31, 2018 by jgarrott

1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. The more you read 1 John 4, the … Continue reading →

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Love; December 27, 2018

Posted on December 30, 2018 by jgarrott

1 John 3:18 Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. John wrote a good bit on this theme, but he was only echoing what he saw and heard in Jesus. In … Continue reading →

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End Times; December 26, 2018

Posted on December 30, 2018 by jgarrott

2 Peter 3:11-12 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged apocalypse, end times, evangelism, focus, how should we live?, missions, stewardship, temporal vs. eternal, the Day of the Lord | 3 Comments

The Fear of the Lord; December 25, 2018

Posted on December 27, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 2:9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. As familiar as the Christmas story is, this little detail often gets overlooked. Angels are scary, and … Continue reading →

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Government; December 24, 2018

Posted on December 27, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and for ever. … Continue reading →

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God’s Part and Our Part; December 23, 2018

Posted on December 26, 2018 by jgarrott

2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Christian living is always a tension between what God has … Continue reading →

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Anxiety; December 22, 2018

Posted on December 26, 2018 by jgarrott

1 Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. These two verses are very famous, but many people don’t … Continue reading →

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Gifting; December 21, 2018

Posted on December 23, 2018 by jgarrott

1 Peter 4:10-11 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone … Continue reading →

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