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About jgarrott

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

The Fear of the Lord; January 12, 2018

Posted on January 15, 2018 by jgarrott

Proverbs 30:7-9 “Two things I ask of you, O Lord; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may … Continue reading →

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God’s Sovereignty; January 11, 2018

Posted on January 15, 2018 by jgarrott

Proverbs 16:9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. Proverbs has a lot to say about the sovereignty of God. In this chapter alone, verses 1, 2, 3, 7, and 9 touch on … Continue reading →

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Emotions and Health; January 10, 2018

Posted on January 14, 2018 by jgarrott

Proverbs 15:30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. There are various passages in the Bible that speak of how interconnected we are emotionally and physically. Speaking of an illness as … Continue reading →

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Desires; January 9, 2018

Posted on January 14, 2018 by jgarrott

Proverbs 11:23 The desire of the righteous ends only in good, but the hope of the wicked only in wrath. I find this verse very comforting at the moment, particularly as the NIV has interpreted it. The Japanese translation is … Continue reading →

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Humility; January 8, 2018

Posted on January 13, 2018 by jgarrott

Proverbs 3:34 He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. I’ve lost count of how many times the Bible talks about the virtues of humility. That’s probably because mankind is so prone to pride! Humility doesn’t mean denigrating … Continue reading →

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Wisdom and Knowledge; January 7, 2018

Posted on January 13, 2018 by jgarrott

Proverbs 2:6 For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Many secularists directly contradict this verse, claiming that wisdom and knowledge come from man. Frankly, that’s a pathetic stance, because it’s part of elevating people … Continue reading →

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Praise and Worship; January 6, 2018

Posted on January 12, 2018 by jgarrott

Psalm 147:1 Praise the Lord. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him! This verse expresses a very simple and basic truth that all too few people have discovered. Praise is … Continue reading →

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Reliance; January 5, 2018

Posted on January 12, 2018 by jgarrott

Psalm 146:3 Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save. I like the Japanese a bit better than the English here. It says, “Don’t rely on princes, on the children of men who have no … Continue reading →

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Generational Transmission; January 4, 2018

Posted on January 6, 2018 by jgarrott

Psalms 145:4 One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts. Moses wrote repeatedly about the necessity of transmitting knowledge of God from one generation to another, and here David is touching on the … Continue reading →

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The Name of God; January 3, 2018

Posted on January 6, 2018 by jgarrott

Psalms 144:15 Blessed are the people of whom this is true; blessed are the people whose God is the Lord. This verse really makes sense only when you understand that LORD (as the NIV renders it) is actually YHWH, the … Continue reading →

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