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

February 17, 2014

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jgarrott

Hebrews 2:8-9 In putting everything under him, God left nothing that is not subject to him. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him. But we see Jesus. This passage expresses something that has tormented thinking people … Continue reading →

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February 16, 2014

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jgarrott

Hebrews 1:1-2 In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son. The writer could say this freely because … Continue reading →

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February 15, 2014

Posted on February 16, 2014 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 2:19 “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.” Here we have another indication of the caliber of people in the early Church. It might seem absurd that such an admonition would be … Continue reading →

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February 14, 2014

Posted on February 16, 2014 by jgarrott

2 Thessalonians 1:12 We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. There are differences in nuance … Continue reading →

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February 13, 2014

Posted on February 16, 2014 by jgarrott

Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Paul’s letters generally … Continue reading →

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February 12, 2014

Posted on February 16, 2014 by jgarrott

Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Here is yet another Scripture that is all too often “honored in the breach,” so to speak. The Japanese has “self-centered” … Continue reading →

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February 11, 2014

Posted on February 16, 2014 by jgarrott

Ephesians 5:15-16 Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. This passage is extremely familiar, but then I could say that about all … Continue reading →

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February 10, 2014

Posted on February 11, 2014 by jgarrott

Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout … Continue reading →

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February 9, 2014

Posted on February 10, 2014 by jgarrott

Ephesians 1:17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I feel this pastoral prayer of Paul, from … Continue reading →

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February 8, 2014

Posted on February 10, 2014 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 6:11 And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. When a plain-spoken US … Continue reading →

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