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About jgarrott

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

January 28, 2014

Posted on January 31, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 16:25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. In this very well-known story verse 31 is probably the most famous line, but this one struck me … Continue reading →

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January 27, 2014

Posted on January 28, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 16:18 She kept this up for many days. Finally Paul became so troubled that he turned around and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” At that moment … Continue reading →

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January 26, 2014

Posted on January 28, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 15:16-17 ” `After this I will return and rebuild David’s fallen tent. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it, that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who bear my name, … Continue reading →

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January 25, 2014

Posted on January 28, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 10:43 “All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” We tend to forget that when the events recorded in the New Testament took place, the New Testament didn’t … Continue reading →

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January 24, 2014

Posted on January 25, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 10:33 “So I sent for you immediately, and it was good of you to come. Now we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has commanded you to tell us.” What an … Continue reading →

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January 23, 2014

Posted on January 25, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 9:31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord. I still remember years ago … Continue reading →

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Recordings

Posted on January 24, 2014 by jgarrott

Since the first of the year we’ve finally managed to get recordings, audio and video, of the bilingual messages at this church onto the Internet. We created a Shinsei no Sato Youtube channel, as well as a Facebook page that … Continue reading →

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January 22, 2014

Posted on January 23, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 9:18 Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. What struck me as I read just now was the fact that virtually all Japanese are familiar with the expression, “scales from the eyes,” yet … Continue reading →

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January 21, 2014

Posted on January 23, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 8:15-16 When they arrived, they prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. … Continue reading →

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January 20, 2014

Posted on January 21, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 8:4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. It is certainly striking that people who were being persecuted for proclaiming Christ went around proclaiming His Word as they escaped the persecution. It is this sort … Continue reading →

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