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About jgarrott

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

April 4, 2015

Posted on April 7, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 23:56 Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment. God’s timing is always perfect. Jesus was crucified the day before Passover, because He was the Passover Lamb, … Continue reading →

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April 3, 2015

Posted on April 7, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 23:42-43 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.” I have always been taken by this simplest of confessions … Continue reading →

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April 2, 2015

Posted on April 3, 2015 by jgarrott

Mark 14:61-62 But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?” “I am,” said Jesus. “And you will see the Son of Man sitting at … Continue reading →

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April 1, 2015

Posted on April 3, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” The last part of this verse is very famous, though many people have no real idea where it … Continue reading →

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March 31, 2015

Posted on April 1, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:24 “The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born.” Just because … Continue reading →

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March 30, 2015

Posted on April 1, 2015 by jgarrott

John 13:17 “Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” I think this is actually one of the most important verses in the whole Bible. It is entirely possible to have a thorough knowledge … Continue reading →

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March 29, 2015

Posted on March 30, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!” This was bound to have … Continue reading →

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March 28, 2015

Posted on March 30, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 30:4-5 Sing to the Lord, you saints of his; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. The … Continue reading →

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March 27, 2015

Posted on March 28, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. This particular thought is so common in … Continue reading →

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March 26, 2015

Posted on March 28, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 27:8 My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek. I have a real dilemma when it comes to writing on one verse of this Psalm, because it is so rich. However, this verse … Continue reading →

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