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About jgarrott

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

July 2. 2015

Posted on July 4, 2015 by jgarrott

Job 14:14-17 If a man dies, will he live again? All the days of my hard service I will wait for my renewal to come. You will call and I will answer you; you will long for the creature your … Continue reading →

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July 1, 2015

Posted on July 4, 2015 by jgarrott

Job 13:5, 7 If only you would be altogether silent! For you, that would be wisdom. Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf? Will you speak deceitfully for him? My first response to verse 5 was, what a delicious put-down! … Continue reading →

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June 30, 2015

Posted on July 1, 2015 by jgarrott

Jude 1:20-21 But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to … Continue reading →

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June 29, 2015

Posted on June 30, 2015 by jgarrott

2 John 1:4 It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father commanded us. The more I think about this verse the more I am struck by it. The … Continue reading →

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June 28, 2015

Posted on June 30, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Peter 3:17 It is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. This is a very interesting statement, because it accepts, very calmly and without making a fuss about it, that we … Continue reading →

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June 27, 2015

Posted on June 28, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. This verse … Continue reading →

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June 26, 2015

Posted on June 28, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Peter 1:8-9 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal … Continue reading →

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June 25, 2015

Posted on June 28, 2015 by jgarrott

James 5:19-20 My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a … Continue reading →

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June 24, 2015

Posted on June 25, 2015 by jgarrott

James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. Biblical standards of wisdom and this world’s standards are often at odds. As … Continue reading →

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June 23, 2015

Posted on June 25, 2015 by jgarrott

James 2:12-13 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment! You would think … Continue reading →

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