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.

Stress; September 15, 2017

Posted on September 18, 2017 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 5:13 At this the whole assembly said, “Amen,” and praised the Lord. And the people did as they had promised. What a refreshing statement! It is a sad commentary on human nature that it is noteworthy when people do … Continue reading →

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Leadership Skills; September 14, 2017

Posted on September 17, 2017 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 4:14 After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, “Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your … Continue reading →

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Examples; September 13, 2017

Posted on September 17, 2017 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 4:9 But we prayed to our God and posted a guard day and night to meet this threat. Once again we have Nehemiah’s deep faith and clear-headed practicality. Faced with deadly threats, they didn’t just pray and they didn’t … Continue reading →

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Authority; September 12, 2017

Posted on September 16, 2017 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 2:20 I answered them by saying, “The God of heaven will give us success. We his servants will start rebuilding, but as for you, you have no share in Jerusalem or any claim or historic right to it.” Nehemiah’s … Continue reading →

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Prayer Tweets; September 11, 2017

Posted on September 16, 2017 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 2:4 The king said to me, “What is it you want?” Then I prayed to the God of heaven. Nehemiah really understood what used to be called “telegraph prayers.” Since telegraphs have disappeared with the progress in technology, that’s … Continue reading →

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Bible-based Prayer; September 10, 2017

Posted on September 14, 2017 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 1:8 “Remember the instruction you gave your servant Moses.” This one part of Nehemiah’s prayer tells us a great deal about him, which is that he was very familiar with the Torah, the first five books of the Old … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace; September 9, 2017

Posted on September 12, 2017 by jgarrott

Ezra 9:13 “What has happened to us is a result of our evil deeds and our great guilt, and yet, our God, you have punished us less than our sins have deserved and have given us a remnant like this.” … Continue reading →

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Fasting; September 8, 2017

Posted on September 12, 2017 by jgarrott

Ezra 8:21 There, by the Ahava Canal, I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our possessions. The point of fasting … Continue reading →

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Government; September 7, 2017

Posted on September 9, 2017 by jgarrott

Ezra 7:24 “You are also to know that you have no authority to impose taxes, tribute or duty on any of the priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, temple servants or other workers at this house of God.” How about that! This … Continue reading →

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Asking; September 6, 2017

Posted on September 8, 2017 by jgarrott

Ezra 7:6 The king had granted him everything he asked, for the hand of the Lord his God was on him. This points out a very important truth that comes out again and again throughout the Bible: God provides, but … Continue reading →

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