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

May 27, 2016

Posted on May 29, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 141:3-4 Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips. Let not my heart be drawn to what is evil, to take part in wicked deeds with men who are evildoers; let … Continue reading →

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May 26, 2016

Posted on May 27, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. This line is justly famous, or perhaps not famous enough. Far too many Christians fail to see their connection to the physical descendants of Abraham, and some even harbor enmity toward them. … Continue reading →

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May 25, 2016

Posted on May 26, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 109:21 But you, O Sovereign Lord, deal well with me for your name’s sake; out of the goodness of your love, deliver me. This is not a comfortable Psalm to read, as David asks God for all sorts of … Continue reading →

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May 24, 2016

Posted on May 25, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 102:12-13 But you, O Lord, sit enthroned for ever; your renown endures through all generations. You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show favor to her Even the introduction to this Psalm says … Continue reading →

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May 23, 2016

Posted on May 25, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 90:12 Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Several things about this Psalm are very interesting. In the first place, it’s the only one we have that claims to be by … Continue reading →

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May 22, 2016

Posted on May 23, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 88:1, 18 O Lord, the God who saves me, day and night I cry out before you. You have taken my companions and loved ones from me; the darkness is my closest friend. This is the prayer of a … Continue reading →

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May 21, 2016

Posted on May 22, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 86:11 Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. Having a divided heart is a perennial problem for mankind. We speak of “being … Continue reading →

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May 20, 2016

Posted on May 22, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 84:4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you. This Psalm is a sweet one indeed, with several parts of it having been set to music even in recent years. It’s not by David … Continue reading →

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May 19, 2016

Posted on May 21, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 80:8 You brought a vine out of Egypt; you drove out the nations and planted it. Up to now I have largely overlooked this Psalm, and I dare say I have a lot of company in that. Previously, the … Continue reading →

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May 18, 2016

Posted on May 20, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 69:6 May those who hope in you not be disgraced because of me, O Lord, the Lord Almighty; may those who seek you not be put to shame because of me, O God of Israel. This should be a … Continue reading →

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