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

April 27, 2014

Posted on April 29, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. This is a frequently quoted Psalm, but I think it is often misunderstood, in English at least. That’s one of the biggest benefits … Continue reading →

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April 26, 2014

Posted on April 27, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 1:1-2 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had … Continue reading →

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April 25, 2014

Posted on April 27, 2014 by jgarrott

John 21:22 Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” This is a very important Scripture. We are so extremely prone to compare ourselves to others, either … Continue reading →

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April 24, 2014

Posted on April 27, 2014 by jgarrott

John 21:12 Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. We can’t help but wonder how Jesus’ appearance had changed with His resurrection. The … Continue reading →

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April 23, 2014

Posted on April 27, 2014 by jgarrott

John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. This whole chapter is so loaded with dearly loved verses … Continue reading →

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April 22, 2014

Posted on April 23, 2014 by jgarrott

Luke 24:45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. We really do need God’s help to grasp what He has said in His Word. I don’t have the Greek in front of me, but where the … Continue reading →

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April 21, 2014

Posted on April 23, 2014 by jgarrott

Luke 24:34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” We have the record here, and in 1 Corinthians 15:5, that Jesus appeared to Peter privately before He appeared to the other 10 disciples, … Continue reading →

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April 20, 2014

Posted on April 23, 2014 by jgarrott

Luke 24:5-6 “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen! This famous question and statement by the angels to the women is still pertinent today. Many people still think of Jesus … Continue reading →

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April 19, 2014

Posted on April 21, 2014 by jgarrott

John 19:35 The man who saw it has given testimony, and his testimony is true. He knows that he tells the truth, and he testifies so that you also may believe. The devil, being the father of lies, tries to … Continue reading →

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April 18, 2014

Posted on April 21, 2014 by jgarrott

Luke 23:40-41 But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” … Continue reading →

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