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About jgarrott

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

Sent by Christ; March 27, 2018

Posted on March 31, 2018 by jgarrott

John 13:20 “I tell you the truth, whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me.” This is an absolutely amazing verse because of the level of authority it gives those sent … Continue reading →

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Doing Truth; March 26, 2018

Posted on March 28, 2018 by jgarrott

John 13:17 “Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” Jesus wasn’t stingy in His teaching; He taught deep truth even to the multitudes. However, He often included things like, “He who has ears, … Continue reading →

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Praising God; March 25, 2018

Posted on March 27, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:16 “Do you hear what these children are saying?” they asked him. “Yes,” replied Jesus, “have you never read, ‘From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise’?” As many have noted, Jesus changed one word in … Continue reading →

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God’s Character; March 24, 2018

Posted on March 27, 2018 by jgarrott

Hosea 11:9 I will not carry out my fierce anger, nor will I turn and devastate Ephraim. For I am God, and not man— the Holy One among you. I will not come in wrath.[ This verse wasn’t underlined in … Continue reading →

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Using What We Have; March 23, 2018

Posted on March 26, 2018 by jgarrott

Hosea 10:12 Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the Lord, until he comes and showers righteousness on you. In the middle of condemning Israel’s … Continue reading →

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Repentance; March 22, 2018

Posted on March 25, 2018 by jgarrott

Hosea 6:1 “Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds.” On the face of it, the first three verses … Continue reading →

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Ignorance; March 21, 2018

Posted on March 25, 2018 by jgarrott

Hosea 4:6, 14 “My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. A people without understanding will come to ruin!” I am reminded of a famous legal statement: “Ignorance of the law is no excuse.” Breaking God’s moral laws has consequences, … Continue reading →

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Entitlement; March 20, 2018

Posted on March 21, 2018 by jgarrott

Hosea 2:8 “She has not acknowledged that I was the one who gave her the grain, the new wine and oil, who lavished on her the silver and gold— which they used for Baal. God is our Provider, but all … Continue reading →

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Humility; March 19, 2018

Posted on March 21, 2018 by jgarrott

Dan 10:12 Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to … Continue reading →

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Intercession and Repentance; March 18, 2018

Posted on March 19, 2018 by jgarrott

Daniel 9:18-19 “We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy. O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For your sake, O my God, do not delay, because … Continue reading →

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