Author Archives: jgarrott

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About jgarrott

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

Glory; August 2, 2018

Posted on August 3, 2018 by jgarrott

John 17:4 “I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.” Even Jesus was concerned with giving the Father glory. Just before this, in 15:8, He said that our bearing much fruit as … Continue reading →

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Troubles; August 1, 2018

Posted on August 3, 2018 by jgarrott

John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” I probably quote this verse more than any other, … Continue reading →

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Asking and Receiving; July 31, 2018

Posted on August 2, 2018 by jgarrott

John 16:23-24 “In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask … Continue reading →

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Truth; July 30, 2018

Posted on August 1, 2018 by jgarrott

John 16:12-13 “I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will … Continue reading →

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Discipleship; July 29, 2018

Posted on August 1, 2018 by jgarrott

John 15:20 “Remember the words I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also.” Jesus said this sort of … Continue reading →

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Joy; July 28, 2018

Posted on July 30, 2018 by jgarrott

John 15:11 “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” The devil does his best to convince us that God is a meanie, but true to form, that’s … Continue reading →

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Bearing Fruit; July 27, 2018

Posted on July 29, 2018 by jgarrott

John 15:7-8 “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” … Continue reading →

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Peace; July 26, 2018

Posted on July 29, 2018 by jgarrott

John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” I could read and meditate on … Continue reading →

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Faith; July 25, 2018

Posted on July 27, 2018 by jgarrott

John 14:12 I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. The entire Upper Room Discourse … Continue reading →

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Love; July 24, 2018

Posted on July 26, 2018 by jgarrott

John 13:34-35 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” I quoted … Continue reading →

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