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About jgarrott

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

August 12, 2014

Posted on August 14, 2014 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 33:11 “Say to them, ‘As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! … Continue reading →

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August 11, 2014

Posted on August 12, 2014 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 18:30-31 “Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each one according to his ways, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent! Turn away from all your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall. 31 Rid yourselves of all … Continue reading →

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August 10, 2014

Posted on August 12, 2014 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 18:20 “The soul who sins is the one who will die. The son will not share the guilt of the father, nor will the father share the guilt of the son. The righteousness of the righteous man will be … Continue reading →

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August 9, 2014

Posted on August 10, 2014 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 13:23 “I will save my people from your hands. And then you will know that I am the Lord.” This brings to mind what is going on in Israel right now. I have read reports of members of Hamas … Continue reading →

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August 8, 2014

Posted on August 10, 2014 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 3:17 “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me.” The idea of someone claiming to speak for God seems like pure … Continue reading →

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August 7, 2014

Posted on August 8, 2014 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 51:6 “Flee from Babylon! Run for your lives! Do not be destroyed because of her sins. It is time for the Lord’s vengeance; he will pay her what she deserves.” Back on June 16th, in reference to Proverbs 14:34, … Continue reading →

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August 6, 2014

Posted on August 7, 2014 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 33:2-3 “This is what the Lord says, he who made the earth, the Lord who formed it and established it – the Lord is his name: ‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and … Continue reading →

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August 5, 2014

Posted on August 6, 2014 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 31:34 “No longer will a man teach his neighbor, or a man his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest,” declares the Lord. “For I will forgive … Continue reading →

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August 4, 2014

Posted on August 6, 2014 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 23:6 “In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.” The various names given for God are an interesting and important … Continue reading →

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August 3, 2014

Posted on August 6, 2014 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 22:21 “I warned you when you felt secure, but you said, ‘I will not listen!’ This has been your way from your youth; you have not obeyed me.” God speaks to everyone at various times in various ways, but … Continue reading →

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