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

May 7, 2014

Posted on May 9, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 71:17-18 Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the … Continue reading →

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May 6, 2014

Posted on May 7, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 68:5-6 A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families, he leads forth the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. Families are … Continue reading →

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May 5, 2014

Posted on May 7, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 67:1-2 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. The Psalmist got it right as to why to … Continue reading →

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May 4, 2014

Posted on May 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 65:2-3 O you who hear prayer, to you all men will come. When we were overwhelmed by sins, you forgave our transgressions. Here we have what are perhaps the two most attractive things about God: He hears prayer and … Continue reading →

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May 3, 2014

Posted on May 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 52:6-7 The righteous will see and fear; they will laugh at him, saying, “Here now is the man who did not make God his stronghold but trusted in his great wealth and grew strong by destroying others!” There are … Continue reading →

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May 2, 2014

Posted on May 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 51:1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. It is interesting how the Lord gives us practicums in what He speaks to us. I’m preaching Sunday … Continue reading →

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May 1, 2014

Posted on May 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 50:23 He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he prepares the way, so that I may show him the salvation of God. 40 years ago I learned this verse in the King James translation set to music: “Who … Continue reading →

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April 30, 2014

Posted on May 1, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 40:3, 10 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD. I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I … Continue reading →

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April 29, 2014

Posted on April 30, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 37:39 The salvation of the righteous comes from the LORD; he is their stronghold in time of trouble. Here at the end of this listing of all the benefits that accrue to the righteous, it is good to be … Continue reading →

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April 28, 2014

Posted on April 29, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 37:12-13 The wicked plot against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them; but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he knows their day is coming. This entire Psalm is a very encouraging (for a righteous person) comparison … Continue reading →

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