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About jgarrott

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

December 8, 2014

Posted on December 9, 2014 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 18:14-15 The nations you will dispossess listen to those who practice sorcery or divination. But as for you, the Lord your God has not permitted you to do so. The Lord your God will raise up for you a … Continue reading →

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December 7, 2014

Posted on December 9, 2014 by jgarrott

Genesis 22:18 “Through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.” This story of Abraham being willing to sacrifice Isaac is famous for a number of reasons. In the first place it’s one of … Continue reading →

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December 6, 2014

Posted on December 9, 2014 by jgarrott

Revelation 19:11 I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and makes war. It seems to me that a lot of Christians never read … Continue reading →

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December 5, 2014

Posted on December 6, 2014 by jgarrott

Revelation 19:10 At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “Do not do it! I am a fellow-servant with you and with your brothers who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! … Continue reading →

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December 4, 2014

Posted on December 6, 2014 by jgarrott

1 John 3:18 Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. Once again we are back to the immense practicality of the Bible. True Christianity is never an “ivory tower” religion. Times … Continue reading →

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December 3, 2014

Posted on December 6, 2014 by jgarrott

1 John 3:1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did … Continue reading →

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December 2, 2014

Posted on December 3, 2014 by jgarrott

1 John 2:23 No-one who denies the Son has the Father; whoever acknowledges the Son has the Father also. This was written at a time when there were fewer Christians than Jews, and that is the context. However, today it … Continue reading →

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December 1, 2014

Posted on December 3, 2014 by jgarrott

1 John 2:3-4 We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. The man who says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in … Continue reading →

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November 30, 2014

Posted on December 3, 2014 by jgarrott

1 John 1:6-7 If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have … Continue reading →

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November 29, 2014

Posted on December 3, 2014 by jgarrott

2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever! Amen. In reading this just now I noticed something I’m not sure has registered … Continue reading →

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