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About jgarrott

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

February 18, 2017

Posted on February 20, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 41:16 “I cannot do it,” Joseph replied to Pharaoh, “but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.” Joseph sometimes seems so close to perfect that it’s hard to remember what an insufferable kid brother he was growing up, … Continue reading →

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February 17, 2017

Posted on February 19, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 35:2-3 So Jacob said to his household and to all who were with him, “Get rid of the foreign gods you have with you, and purify yourselves and change your clothes. Then come, let us go up to Bethel, … Continue reading →

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February 16, 2017

Posted on February 19, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 28:20-22 Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey I am taking and will give me food to eat and clothes to wear so that I return … Continue reading →

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A Special Post

Posted on February 17, 2017 by jgarrott

This blog is an edit of my daily devotional writing, so this post is quite out of the ordinary. However, February 16th happens to be the anniversary of my first date with Catherine Davis Gourley, and that first date was … Continue reading →

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February 15, 2017

Posted on February 17, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 26:12 Isaac planted crops in that land and the same year reaped a hundredfold, because the Lord blessed him. To be honest, most of the messages I’ve heard that used this verse were distortions of Biblical truth. “Prosperity Gospel” … Continue reading →

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February 14, 2017

Posted on February 16, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 26:3 Stay in this land for a while, and I will be with you and will bless you. For to you and your descendants I will give all these lands and will confirm the oath I swore to your … Continue reading →

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February 13, 2017

Posted on February 16, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 24:50 Laban and Bethuel answered, “This is from the Lord; we can say nothing to you one way or the other. Sometimes the Lord makes things extremely clear, and when He does so, we had better get in line. … Continue reading →

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February 12, 2017

Posted on February 15, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 24:15 Before he had finished praying, Rebekah came out with her jar on her shoulder. This line immediately brings to mind the Lord’s words to Isaiah: “Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will … Continue reading →

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February 11, 2017

Posted on February 15, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 24:6-7 “Make sure that you do not take my son back there,” Abraham said. “The Lord, the God of heaven, who brought me out of my father’s household and my native land and who spoke to me and promised … Continue reading →

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February 10, 2017

Posted on February 14, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 23:20 So the field and the cave in it were legally made over to Abraham by the Hittites as a burial site. This chapter is a fascinating look at social and legal customs of the day. The group action, … Continue reading →

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