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About jgarrott

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

February 23, 2017

Posted on February 25, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 50:20 “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” Joseph was able to forgive because he was able to recognize God’s hand in what … Continue reading →

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February 22, 2017

Posted on February 25, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 48:15-16 Then he blessed Joseph and said, “May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, the Angel who has delivered me from all … Continue reading →

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February 21, 2017

Posted on February 24, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 45:5 And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you. Here we have another shining example of Joseph’s … Continue reading →

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February 20, 2017

Posted on February 22, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 41:53-54 The seven years of abundance in Egypt came to an end, and the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. Nothing cements the authority of a prophet like having their words come true! Joseph ascended … Continue reading →

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February 19, 2017

Posted on February 22, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 41:37-38 The plan seemed good to Pharaoh and to all his officials. So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?” I’d have to say Pharaoh showed some real … Continue reading →

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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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