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

April 14, 2015

Posted on April 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. This whole Psalm is thoroughly familiar, and for excellent reason. It is interesting, and so like Him, that God has used David’s horrible … Continue reading →

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April 13, 2015

Posted on April 14, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 41:4 I said, “O Lord, have mercy on me; heal me, for I have sinned against you.” In English, at least the way the NIV renders it, this doesn’t make much sense. It would seem like David having committed … Continue reading →

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April 12, 2015

Posted on April 14, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 40:10 I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and salvation. I do not conceal your love and your truth from the great assembly. We are not supposed to be quiet about the … Continue reading →

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April 11, 2015

Posted on April 13, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 31:1, 24 In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness. Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. This Psalm shows a very … Continue reading →

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April 10, 2015

Posted on April 12, 2015 by jgarrott

Acts 1:1-2 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had … Continue reading →

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April 9, 2015

Posted on April 12, 2015 by jgarrott

John 21:21-22 When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” I’m so glad this is recorded in … Continue reading →

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April 8, 2015

Posted on April 10, 2015 by jgarrott

John 21:4-5 Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” “No,” they answered. This brings me back to the … Continue reading →

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April 7, 2015

Posted on April 10, 2015 by jgarrott

John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. Hundreds of at least nominally Christian books are written every … Continue reading →

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April 6, 2015

Posted on April 8, 2015 by jgarrott

John 20:21-23 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are … Continue reading →

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April 5, 2015

Posted on April 8, 2015 by jgarrott

John 20:8-9 Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed. (They still did not understand from Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.) This incident is an illustration of … Continue reading →

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