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About jgarrott

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

July 13, 2014

Posted on July 15, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 45:21-22 “And there is no God apart from me, a righteous God and a Savior; there is none but me. Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is … Continue reading →

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July 12, 2014

Posted on July 13, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 45:5-6 I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God. I will strengthen you, though you have not acknowledged me, so that from the rising of the sun to the place of … Continue reading →

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July 11, 2014

Posted on July 13, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 42:6-7 I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles, to open … Continue reading →

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July 10, 2014

Posted on July 10, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Now that’s a magnificent … Continue reading →

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July 9, 2014

Posted on July 10, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 33:14 The sinners in Zion are terrified; trembling grips the godless: “Who of us can dwell with the consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting burning?” Sinners are always trying to run and/or hide from God, when … Continue reading →

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July 8, 2014

Posted on July 10, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 33:2 O Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress. This is certainly a heartfelt prayer, and an appropriate one for any believer when times are difficult. … Continue reading →

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July 7, 2014

Posted on July 10, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 32:8 But the noble man makes noble plans, and by noble deeds he stands. For once the NIV is downright poetic, in a very defensible translation. The Japanese says “high quality” where the NIV says “noble,” and that is … Continue reading →

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July 6, 2014

Posted on July 8, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 30:18 Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! Once again we have a greatly comforting statement … Continue reading →

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July 5, 2014

Posted on July 6, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 28:16 So this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who trusts will never be dismayed.” Once again, in the middle … Continue reading →

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July 4, 2014

Posted on July 6, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 26:12 Lord, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us. Verse 3 of this chapter (You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.) is … Continue reading →

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