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

January 19, 2014

Posted on January 20, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 5:41-42 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good … Continue reading →

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January 18, 2014

Posted on January 20, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 5:28-29 “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us guilty of this man’s blood.” Peter and the other apostles replied: … Continue reading →

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January 17, 2014

Posted on January 20, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 4:29-30 “Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Stretch out your hand to heal and perform miraculous signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” There are … Continue reading →

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January 16, 2014

Posted on January 17, 2014 by jgarrott

John 17:15 “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.” Probably the majority of believers have at least once prayed (even if not formally) “Lord, get me … Continue reading →

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January 15, 2014

Posted on January 17, 2014 by jgarrott

John 17:11 “Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name – the name you gave me – so that they may be one as we are one.” We tend to focus on verse 21 of this chapter as … Continue reading →

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January 14, 2014

Posted on January 17, 2014 by jgarrott

John 16:26-27 “In that day you will ask in my name. I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf. No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I … Continue reading →

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January 13, 2014

Posted on January 17, 2014 by jgarrott

John 15:23 “He who hates me hates my Father as well.” We are generally much more familiar with positive expressions of this truth, but this negative statement is equally important. It is very interesting to see how some people are … Continue reading →

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January 12, 2014

Posted on January 17, 2014 by jgarrott

John 15:16 “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.” There are mysteries we … Continue reading →

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January 11, 2014

Posted on January 12, 2014 by jgarrott

John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” The Upper Room Discourse (John 13-17) … Continue reading →

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January 10, 2014

Posted on January 12, 2014 by jgarrott

John 10:26-27 “But you do not believe because you are not my sheep. My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. Ah, the little matter, the huge issue, of who we belong to. This is … Continue reading →

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