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

April 17, 2014

Posted on April 20, 2014 by jgarrott

John 18:36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place.” There has been conflict between the political … Continue reading →

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April 16, 2014

Posted on April 20, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” I don’t … Continue reading →

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April 15, 2014

Posted on April 16, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:22 They were very sad and began to say to him one after the other, “Surely not I, Lord?” To me it speaks extremely well of the disciples that they each recognized that they were capable of betraying Jesus, … Continue reading →

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April 14, 2014

Posted on April 16, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:22 “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” Frankly, some of the Biblical statements on faith seem problematical. They have been used by some to teach “faith in faith,” so to speak, and that … Continue reading →

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April 13, 2014

Posted on April 16, 2014 by jgarrott

Luke 19:34 They replied, “The Lord needs it.” The story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem is an interesting and beautiful illustration of how God makes use of everything. Sending the disciples to collect a colt they had no way … Continue reading →

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April 12, 2014

Posted on April 13, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 36:10 Continue your love to those who know you, your righteousness to the upright in heart. There are several verses in this Psalm that I like very much, particularly verse 9, but reading this in the Japanese, verse 10 … Continue reading →

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April 11, 2014

Posted on April 13, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 34:11 Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. This whole Psalm is an example of David doing exactly what he says here. David never drew back from giving God credit for … Continue reading →

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April 10, 2014

Posted on April 11, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 33:1 Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. All people experience a wide variety of circumstances in life, some more pleasant than others. However, the most appropriate response to every … Continue reading →

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April 9, 2014

Posted on April 11, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 32:1-2 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit. This whole Psalm is a beautiful testimony … Continue reading →

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April 8, 2014

Posted on April 11, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 31:14-15 But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hands. We live in an extremely time-driven age. We have the expression, “Time is money,” which interestingly enough, the Japanese … Continue reading →

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