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About jgarrott

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

September 28, 2016

Posted on October 5, 2016 by jgarrott

Matthew 14:23 After He had dismissed them, He went up on a mountainside by Himself to pray. We often overlook the many references to Jesus praying. It might seem counter-intuitive that Jesus would pray, since He was – and is … Continue reading →

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September 27, 2016

Posted on October 5, 2016 by jgarrott

Matthew 6:14-15 “For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” For most thoughtful believers, these … Continue reading →

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September 26, 2016

Posted on October 4, 2016 by jgarrott

09/26 Matthew 5:43-48 Matthew 5:48 “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) is dearly loved, but at the same time it sets such a high standard that it causes quite a … Continue reading →

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September 25, 2016

Posted on October 4, 2016 by jgarrott

Habakkuk 3:17-19 Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in … Continue reading →

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September 24, 2016

Posted on September 27, 2016 by jgarrott

Habakkuk 2:1-3 I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint. Then the Lord replied: “Write … Continue reading →

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September 23, 2016

Posted on September 27, 2016 by jgarrott

Habakkuk 1:13 Your eyes are too pure to look on evil; you cannot tolerate wrong. Why then do you tolerate the treacherous? Why are you silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves? This is a question … Continue reading →

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September 22, 2016

Posted on September 26, 2016 by jgarrott

Habakkuk 1:11 “…guilty men, whose own strength is their god.” This snippet of description is astounding, really. For one thing, it is a marvelous use of words, painting a vivid description with a minimum of effort. We all know of … Continue reading →

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September 21, 2016

Posted on September 26, 2016 by jgarrott

Micah 7:18 Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. Once again we are reminded of the polytheistic … Continue reading →

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September 20, 2016

Posted on September 21, 2016 by jgarrott

Jonah 4:9 But God said to Jonah, “Do you have a right to be angry about the vine?” “I do,” he said. “I am angry enough to die.” This is a remarkably clear illustration of the effect of anger. Unresolved … Continue reading →

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September 19, 2016

Posted on September 21, 2016 by jgarrott

Jonah 3:10 When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he had compassion and did not bring upon them the destruction he had threatened. This verse is forgotten in a lot of discussion of … Continue reading →

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