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About jgarrott

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

Examples; July 13, 2017

Posted on July 18, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 15:11 Asa did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, as his father David had done. From here on through the destruction of Jerusalem and the exile we have a succession of bad kings and an … Continue reading →

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Death; July 12, 2017

Posted on July 14, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 14:12-13 “As for you, go back home. When you set foot in your city, the boy will die. All Israel will mourn for him and bury him. He is the only one belonging to Jeroboam who will be … Continue reading →

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Results; July 11, 2017

Posted on July 14, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 13:6 Then the king said to the man of God, “Intercede with the Lord your God and pray for me that my hand may be restored.” So the man of God interceded with the Lord, and the king’s … Continue reading →

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True Religion; July 10, 2017

Posted on July 12, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 12:28 After seeking advice, the king made two golden calves. He said to the people, “It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem. Here are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of … Continue reading →

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Getting Good Advice; July 9, 2017

Posted on July 12, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 12:8 But Rehoboam rejected the advice the elders gave him and consulted the young men who had grown up with him and were serving him. This is a classic example of shopping for advisers until you find one … Continue reading →

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Following God’s Plans; July 8, 2017

Posted on July 11, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 11:38 “If you do whatever I command you and walk in my ways and do what is right in my eyes by keeping my statutes and commands, as David my servant did, I will be with you. I … Continue reading →

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Genuine Wisdom; July 7, 2017

Posted on July 11, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 11:4 As Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord his God, as the heart of David his father had been. Here we have the … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Wealth; July 6, 2017

Posted on July 7, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 10:1 When the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon and his relation to the name of the Lord, she came to test him with hard questions. This story is a Hollywood favorite, because it has … Continue reading →

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One with the Lord; July 5, 2017

Posted on July 7, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:61 “But your hearts must be fully committed to the Lord our God, to live by his decrees and obey his commands, as at this time.” Once again we have clear proof that being the instrument for speaking … Continue reading →

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World Missions; July 4, 2017

Posted on July 6, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:41-43 “As for the foreigner who does not belong to your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of your name—for men will hear of your great name and your mighty hand and your outstretched … Continue reading →

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