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

September 18, 2016

Posted on September 21, 2016 by jgarrott

Jonah 2:1-2 From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God. He said: “In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me From the depths of the grave I called for help, and you listened … Continue reading →

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September 17, 2016

Posted on September 18, 2016 by jgarrott

Jonah 1:14 Then they cried to the Lord, “O Lord, please do not let us die for taking this man’s life. Do not hold us accountable for killing an innocent man, for you, O Lord, have done as you pleased.” … Continue reading →

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September 16, 2016

Posted on September 18, 2016 by jgarrott

Joel 2:12-13 “Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow … Continue reading →

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September 15, 2016

Posted on September 16, 2016 by jgarrott

Daniel 9:22-23 He instructed me and said to me, “Daniel, I have now come to give you insight and understanding. As soon as you began to pray, an answer was given, which I have come to tell you, for you … Continue reading →

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September 14, 2016

Posted on September 16, 2016 by jgarrott

Daniel 9:4-5 I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed: “O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with all who love him and obey his commands, we have sinned and done wrong. We … Continue reading →

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September 13, 2016

Posted on September 15, 2016 by jgarrott

Daniel 6:23 The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den. And when Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God. The Bible has … Continue reading →

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September 12, 2016

Posted on September 15, 2016 by jgarrott

Daniel 6:5 Finally these men said, “We will never find any basis for charges against this man Daniel unless it has something to do with the law of his God.” Several years ago there was a program aimed at young … Continue reading →

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September 11, 2016

Posted on September 12, 2016 by jgarrott

Lamentations 3:51 What I see brings grief to my soul because of all the women of my city. Jeremiah spoke many strong words against the people of Judah, to the point that the word, “jeremiad,” has entered the English language. … Continue reading →

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September 10, 2016

Posted on September 12, 2016 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 42:7 Ten days later the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah. Yesterday’s reading showed that the king was a hypocrite, and today’s story shows that the people were right in step with their king. You have to read … Continue reading →

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September 9, 2016

Posted on September 10, 2016 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 37:3 King Zedekiah, however, sent Jehucal son of Shelemiah with the priest Zephaniah son of Maaseiah to Jeremiah the prophet with this message: “Please pray to the Lord our God for us.” The Bible is loaded with examples of … Continue reading →

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