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About jgarrott

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

June 23, 2014

Posted on June 26, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 21:21 He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. Different translations use different words for the Hebrew that the NIV renders as “love,” (the Japanese uses “integrity”) but the point is, when your goals are right, … Continue reading →

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English to Japanese Music Blog

Posted on June 24, 2014 by jgarrott

I’ve just started a blog to showcase my translations of Christian music from English to Japanese. It can be found at christianmusicforjapan.wordpress.com

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June 22, 2014

Posted on June 23, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 21:3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. God is more interested in how we live than He is in religious ceremonies. I have lost count of how many times this … Continue reading →

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June 21, 2014

Posted on June 22, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 18:14 A man’s spirit sustains him in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? It is very interesting that this many centuries before anyone thought of “psychology,” this insight was recorded in the Bible. Today doctors will tell … Continue reading →

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June 20, 2014

Posted on June 22, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 16:21, 24 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.[ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. The NIV says “pleasant words” in both these verses, but the … Continue reading →

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New Translated Music Blog

Posted on June 20, 2014 by jgarrott

I’ve just started a new blog of Christian music I’ve translated from Japanese to English. Pastoring a bilingual church here in Japan, I’ve translated a few hundred in one direction or the other. I’ll be starting another one in Japanese … Continue reading →

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June 19, 2014

Posted on June 20, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 16:3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Many times we make plans and then ask the Lord for His stamp of approval, but I don’t think that’s what this verse is talking about. … Continue reading →

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June 18, 2014

Posted on June 20, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. The Bible has many verses that connect wisdom with fearing the Lord, but this one implies a process. The Japanese renders the first half … Continue reading →

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June 17, 2014

Posted on June 20, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 15:8 The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. This is essentially a statement about hypocrisy. An evil person can go through all the right external motions and still not be … Continue reading →

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June 16, 2014

Posted on June 17, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. This verse has been true from time immemorial, and certainly for the 3000 years since it was written. However, through the ages people have tried to … Continue reading →

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