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

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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February 7, 2014

Posted on February 8, 2014 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 5:11 But now I am writing you that you must not associate with anyone who calls himself a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a slanderer, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a … Continue reading →

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February 6, 2014

Posted on February 8, 2014 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. This was true when Paul wrote it, and it’s still true … Continue reading →

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February 5, 2014

Posted on February 6, 2014 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 1:9 God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. I personally feel this is an extremely important verse, and unfortunately the Japanese translation greatly masks the impact. In Japanese it … Continue reading →

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February 4, 2014

Posted on February 6, 2014 by jgarrott

Romans 10:9-10 That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, … Continue reading →

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