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

September 17, 2015

Posted on September 19, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 5:11 Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. It has long been a mystery to me why so few Christians are active in trying to draw others into the … Continue reading →

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September 16, 2015

Posted on September 18, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 3:18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. What a glorious Scripture indeed! Some Christians despair … Continue reading →

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September 15, 2015

Posted on September 18, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 1:9 But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. In my observation this is the biggest purpose of most of the trials we experience, and frankly, it’s worth it … Continue reading →

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September 14, 2015

Posted on September 15, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 16:8-9 But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me. One thing Paul was not was a wimp. He didn’t … Continue reading →

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September 13, 2015

Posted on September 15, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 15:14 And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. We sometimes forget just how totally central to the Gospel the resurrection of Jesus is. We act like Christianity was just … Continue reading →

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September 12, 2015

Posted on September 13, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 13:12 Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. There are two … Continue reading →

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September 11, 2015

Posted on September 13, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 9:16 Yet when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! I think anyone with a genuine calling from God probably feels this … Continue reading →

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September 10, 2015

Posted on September 12, 2015 by jgarrott

Romans 15:30 I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. This verse has doubtless been used countless times since Paul … Continue reading →

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September 9, 2015

Posted on September 12, 2015 by jgarrott

Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. From my present perspective it can be hard to remember that … Continue reading →

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September 8, 2015

Posted on September 12, 2015 by jgarrott

Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Once again I’m thankful to be reading this in multiple languages, since I’m not reading it in the original Greek. In the first of the three sections of … Continue reading →

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