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About jgarrott

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

January 13, 2016

Posted on January 15, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 51:7 “Hear me, you who know what is right, you people who have my law in your hearts: Do not fear the reproach of men or be terrified by their insults.” Time and time again the Bible speaks of … Continue reading →

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January 12, 2016

Posted on January 14, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 44:8 “Do not tremble, do not be afraid. Did I not proclaim this and foretell it long ago? You are my witnesses. Is there any God besides me? No, there is no other Rock; I know not one.” All … Continue reading →

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January 11, 2016

Posted on January 14, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 43:1 But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” This dearly … Continue reading →

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January 10, 2016

Posted on January 10, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” This verse is set … Continue reading →

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January 9, 2016

Posted on January 10, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 35:3-4 Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save … Continue reading →

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January 8, 2016

Posted on January 9, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 12:2 “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.” This whole short chapter has been set to music in various … Continue reading →

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January 7, 2016

Posted on January 9, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 8:12-14 “Do not call conspiracy everything that these people call conspiracy; do not fear what they fear, and do not dread it. The Lord Almighty is the one you are to regard as holy, he is the one you … Continue reading →

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January 6, 2016

Posted on January 8, 2016 by jgarrott

Proverbs 31:30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. This truth is more obvious than ever in the modern world, with not only cosmetics but cosmetic surgery, not to … Continue reading →

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January 5, 2016

Posted on January 8, 2016 by jgarrott

Proverbs 3:25-26 Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared. There are some real differences in translation between the … Continue reading →

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January 4, 2016

Posted on January 5, 2016 by jgarrott

Proverbs 1:29-31 Since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the Lord, since they would not accept my advice and spurned my rebuke, they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of … Continue reading →

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