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

December 26, 2015

Posted on December 28, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 2:34-35 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts … Continue reading →

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December 25, 2015

Posted on December 28, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 2:20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. We can imagine the shepherds’ joy and excitement at this point, and it can … Continue reading →

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December 24, 2015

Posted on December 28, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 2:1-2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) Luke, as a scientific man, … Continue reading →

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December 23, 2015

Posted on December 24, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 1:24-25 When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he … Continue reading →

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December 22, 2015

Posted on December 24, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 1:76-77 “And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness … Continue reading →

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December 21, 2015

Posted on December 24, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 1:63-64 He asked for a writing tablet, and to everyone’s astonishment he wrote, “His name is John.” Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue was loosed, and he began to speak, praising God. Zechariah had learned his lesson! … Continue reading →

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December 20, 2015

Posted on December 21, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 1:51 “He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.” As Jesus said, everything bad starts in our hearts, in our minds. (Matthew 15:18-18) That’s why we need to … Continue reading →

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December 19, 2015

Posted on December 21, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 1:45 “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” The Japanese for this verse brings out two nuances that are missing from the English, or the NIV at least. The … Continue reading →

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December 18, 2015

Posted on December 21, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 1:37-38 “For nothing is impossible with God.” “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her. What a contrast to Gabriel’s interaction with Zechariah! I’m sure he … Continue reading →

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December 17, 2015

Posted on December 18, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 1:18 Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well on in years.” When you come right down to it, Zechariah had a lot of gall, questioning … Continue reading →

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