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About jgarrott

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

The Concept of God; July 3, 2017

Posted on July 6, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:27 “But will God really dwell on earth? The heavens, even the highest heaven, cannot contain you. How much less this temple I have built!” It may have been Solomon’s intelligence that enabled him to have this revelation … Continue reading →

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Honoring the Office; July 2, 2017

Posted on July 5, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:23 “O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth below—you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way.” I think even Solomon … Continue reading →

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God’s Promises; July 1, 2017

Posted on July 5, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 6:11-12 The word of the Lord came to Solomon: “As for this temple you are building, if you follow my decrees, carry out my regulations and keep all my commands and obey them, I will fulfill through you … Continue reading →

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Stewardship of the Earth; June 30, 2017

Posted on July 3, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 5:10-11 In this way Hiram kept Solomon supplied with all the cedar and pine logs he wanted, and Solomon gave Hiram twenty thousand cors of wheat as food for his household, in addition to twenty thousand baths of … Continue reading →

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Diligence; June 29, 2017

Posted on July 1, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 4:29 God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore. This description of Solomon would put him right up there with Newton in terms of intellect … Continue reading →

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Wisdom; June 28, 2017

Posted on July 1, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 3:28 When all Israel heard the verdict the king had given, they held the king in awe, because they saw that he had wisdom from God to administer justice. This is one of the most famous stories of … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of Serving God; June 27, 2017

Posted on June 30, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 3:9 “So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?” David had already recognized that his son Solomon … Continue reading →

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Last Will and Testament; June 26, 2017

Posted on June 30, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 2:2-3 “I am about to go the way of all the earth,” he said. “So be strong, show yourself a man, 3 and observe what the Lord your God requires: Walk in his ways, and keep his decrees … Continue reading →

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David’s Example; June 25, 2017

Posted on June 29, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 24:14 David said to Gad, “I am in deep distress. Let us fall into the hands of the Lord, for his mercy is great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men.” For the modern … Continue reading →

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Letting God be God; June 24, 2017

Posted on June 29, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 22:31 As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him. It would seem that it would go without saying that God’s way … Continue reading →

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