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

August 11, 2015

Posted on August 13, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 51:7-8 “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. For the moth will eat them up like … Continue reading →

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August 10, 2015

Posted on August 11, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 49:22 This is what the Sovereign Lord says: “See, I will beckon to the Gentiles, I will lift up my banner to the peoples; they will bring your sons in their arms and carry your daughters on their shoulders.” … Continue reading →

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August 9, 2015

Posted on August 10, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 42:4 “He will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his law the islands will put their hope.” These nine verses are very clearly and explicitly Messianic, but every time I run into a … Continue reading →

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August 8, 2015

Posted on August 10, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 40:25 “To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One. Even before getting out of bed this morning I was thinking about the “irreducible complexity” argument for the existence of God. The odds … Continue reading →

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August 7, 2015

Posted on August 8, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 38:17 Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such anguish. King Hezekiah had received a vitally important revelation, one that we all need. The Bible speaks almost countless times of how God uses things that we don’t … Continue reading →

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August 6, 2015

Posted on August 8, 2015 by jgarrott

Ecclesiastes 9:1 So I reflected on all this and concluded that the righteous and the wise and what they do are in God’s hands, but no man knows whether love or hate awaits him. The thought in this verse is … Continue reading →

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August 5, 2015

Posted on August 8, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 29:25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe. We fear many things, to varying degrees and with different results. Fear itself is a defense mechanism to keep us … Continue reading →

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August 4, 2015

Posted on August 5, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 26:12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. The previous 11 verses are all condemnatory of the “fool,” so this verse has extra bite. Humility is … Continue reading →

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August 3, 2015

Posted on August 5, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 24:13-14 Eat honey, my son, for it is good; honey from the comb is sweet to your taste. Know also that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, there is a future hope for you, and … Continue reading →

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August 2, 2015

Posted on August 5, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 23:17-18 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. It is ironic, actually, but … Continue reading →

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