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About jgarrott

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

May 3, 2015

Posted on May 6, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 63:16 But you are our Father, though Abraham does not know us or Israel acknowledge us; you, O Lord, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name. The Bible has many beautiful expressions of the Fatherhood … Continue reading →

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May 2, 2015

Posted on May 3, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy … Continue reading →

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May 1, 2015

Posted on May 2, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 28:9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, even his prayers are detestable. This verse would not have jumped out at me had I not read, just yesterday, an article about a popular television personality who claims … Continue reading →

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April 30, 2015

Posted on May 2, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 21:2 All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the Lord weighs the heart. This is one of those obvious truths that we forget in practice. Anytime someone quotes this we say, “right,” but then we turn around … Continue reading →

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April 29, 2015

Posted on April 30, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 18:22 He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord. I checked various English translations and they all pretty much agreed with the NIV, but I personally like this Japanese translation very much: … Continue reading →

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April 28, 2015

Posted on April 30, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. Here we have yet another illustration of why David was a man after God’s own heart (Acts 13:22): … Continue reading →

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April 27, 2015

Posted on April 30, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 142:3 When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who know my way. I have always appreciated the unvarnished honesty in David’s Psalms. Here he is describing a situation most of us experience at some time or … Continue reading →

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April 26, 2015

Posted on April 27, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 140:8 Do not grant the wicked their desires, O Lord; do not let their plans succeed, or they will become proud. David recognized that pride goes hand in hand with evil. (The Japanese here says, “They are proud,” while … Continue reading →

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Book announcement

Posted on April 26, 2015 by jgarrott

I’ve been blessed to have a book published. If by any chance the link in the PDF doesn’t work, the website is www.mossycreekpress.com. May the Lord make the use He intends of this book. Our New Release

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April 25, 2015

Posted on April 26, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 130:7-8 O Israel, put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redemption. He himself will redeem Israel from all their sins. At the time this was written, probably no … Continue reading →

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