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About jgarrott

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

February 4, 2016

Posted on February 6, 2016 by jgarrott

Matthew 28:8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. We can only imagine the ferocious storm of emotions those women were experiencing. The events of Jesus’ trial and … Continue reading →

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February 3, 2016

Posted on February 5, 2016 by jgarrott

Matthew 10:17, 26 “Be on your guard against men.” “So do not be afraid of them.” There is a huge difference between being on your guard and being afraid. Some people operate on the principle of “ignorance is bliss,” and … Continue reading →

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February 2, 2016

Posted on February 4, 2016 by jgarrott

Zechariah 8:13 “As you have been an object of cursing among the nations, O Judah and Israel, so will I save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid, but let your hands be strong.” We don’t … Continue reading →

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February 1, 2016

Posted on February 4, 2016 by jgarrott

Haggai 2:5 “‘This is what I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt. And my Spirit remains among you. Do not fear.’” The thing that strikes me about this verse is God saying, “My Spirit is working among … Continue reading →

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January 31, 2016

Posted on February 1, 2016 by jgarrott

Zephaniah 3:11-12 “I will remove from this city those who rejoice in their pride. Never again will you be haughty on my holy hill. But I will leave within you the meek and humble, who trust in the name of … Continue reading →

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January 30, 2016

Posted on January 31, 2016 by jgarrott

Micah 4:5 All the nations may walk in the name of their gods; we will walk in the name of the Lord our God for ever and ever. Two things struck me in relation to this verse just now. The … Continue reading →

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January 29, 2016

Posted on January 31, 2016 by jgarrott

Joel 2:23 Be glad, O people of Zion, rejoice in the Lord your God, for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before. The Japanese has a … Continue reading →

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January 28, 2016

Posted on January 30, 2016 by jgarrott

Daniel 10:19 “Do not be afraid, O man highly esteemed,” he said. “Peace! Be strong now; be strong.” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Speak, my lord, since you have given me strength.” How we behave … Continue reading →

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January 27, 2016

Posted on January 30, 2016 by jgarrott

Daniel 10:12 Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to … Continue reading →

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January 26, 2016

Posted on January 27, 2016 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 39:29 “I will no longer hide my face from them, for I will pour out my Spirit on the house of Israel, declares the Sovereign Lord.” We forget what the life of faith was like before Pentecost. Actually, we … Continue reading →

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