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About jgarrott

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

July 22, 2015

Posted on July 24, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:111 Your statutes are my heritage for ever; they are the joy of my heart. This brings to mind Jesus’ instructions to “Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves … Continue reading →

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July 21, 2015

Posted on July 22, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:75 I know, O Lord, that your laws are righteous, and in faithfulness you have afflicted me. Here’s a real statement of faith for you! Acknowledging that God’s judgments are righteous is one thing, but then extending that to … Continue reading →

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July 20, 2015

Posted on July 22, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:45 I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts. It is one of the paradoxes of the Kingdom of God that submission to God’s rules brings liberty. Every English translation I checked says “freedom” … Continue reading →

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July 19, 2015

Posted on July 22, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 71:18 Even when I am old and grey, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come. Old people have a number of purposes, but … Continue reading →

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July 18, 2015

Posted on July 19, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 71:6 From my birth I have relied on you; you brought me forth from my mother’s womb. I will ever praise you. This particular Psalm is anonymous, but there is no question that the writer’s name is known in … Continue reading →

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July 17, 2015

Posted on July 19, 2015 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 strikes me as … Continue reading →

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July 16, 2015

Posted on July 17, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalms 65:2-3 O you who hear prayer, to you all men will come.  When we were overwhelmed by sins,you forgave our transgressions. The fact that God hears prayer is of extraordinary importance. As it says here, “all flesh” seeks such … Continue reading →

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July 15, 2015

Posted on July 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 62:11-12 One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard: that you, O God, are strong, and that you, O Lord, are loving. Surely you will reward each person according to what he has done. Yet again, difference … Continue reading →

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July 14, 2015

Posted on July 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 52:9 I will praise you for ever for what you have done; in your name I will hope, for your name is good. I will praise you in the presence of your saints. Once again I am struck by … Continue reading →

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July 13, 2015

Posted on July 14, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 43:3 Send forth your light and your truth, let them guide me; let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place where you dwell. Many people seek guidance from God, but they often forget a fundamental point: … Continue reading →

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