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About jgarrott

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

Salvation; November 4, 2017

Posted on November 7, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 68:20 Our God is a God who saves; from the Sovereign Lord comes escape from death. There is a very small difference in nuance in the Japanese translation of this verse: “God is to us the God of salvation.” … Continue reading →

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Daily; November 3, 2017

Posted on November 7, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 68:19 Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. The “daily” here immediately calls to mind what Jesus said: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his … Continue reading →

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The Essence of Evangelism; November 2, 2017

Posted on November 6, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 66:5 Come and see what God has done, how awesome his works on man’s behalf! This is the essence of testimony, and thus, of evangelism. As long as we are trying to convince someone intellectually of the Gospel, the … Continue reading →

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Japan in the Bible; November 1, 2017

Posted on November 6, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 65:8 Those living far away fear your wonders; where morning dawns and evening fades you call forth songs of joy. On some levels it’s silly, but I’ve always taken this verse as referring to Japan. From the Western standpoint, … Continue reading →

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Better than Life; October 31, 2017

Posted on November 1, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 63:3-4 Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. I learned these verses as a song … Continue reading →

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Renewing Truth; October 30, 2017

Posted on November 1, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 62:1-2 My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I shall never be shaken. The Japanese is interestingly different from the NIV in … Continue reading →

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Relying on God; October 29, 2017

Posted on October 30, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 61:2 From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. To me this seems to be a very representative prayer of … Continue reading →

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Praise and Worship; October 28, 2017

Posted on October 30, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 57:7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. I think this is a pretty clear example of what the Word/Faith people would call a positive confession. To this point David … Continue reading →

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Getting Things Done; October 27, 2017

Posted on October 29, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 55:22 Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. Once again I find I wish I knew Hebrew. Where the NIV says “sustain you,” the Japanese says, “be concerned … Continue reading →

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The Provision of the Holy Spirit; October 26, 2017

Posted on October 29, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 51:10-11 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. This Psalm is justly one of the most famous, … Continue reading →

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