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About jgarrott

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

January 5, 2014

Posted on January 11, 2014 by jgarrott

Mark 13:11 “Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.” This is not … Continue reading →

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January 4, 2014

Posted on January 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Mark 9:41 I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward. The four verses ending with this one fairly shout against the … Continue reading →

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January 3, 2014

Posted on January 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 18:19-20 “Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, … Continue reading →

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January 2, 2014

Posted on January 3, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 6:7-8 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask … Continue reading →

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January 1, 2014

Posted on January 3, 2014 by jgarrott

John 14:12 “I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” In thinking about this verse, … Continue reading →

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December 31, 2013

Posted on January 1, 2014 by jgarrott

John 14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. This well known verse is deceptively simple. Whether you translate it as “believe,” as is traditional,” or “trust,” as the NIV and several other … Continue reading →

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December 30, 2013

Posted on December 31, 2013 by jgarrott

Hebrews 9:14 How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God! Not being … Continue reading →

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December 29, 2013

Posted on December 31, 2013 by jgarrott

Hebrews 5:8-10 Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him and was designated by God to be high priest in … Continue reading →

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December 28, 2013

Posted on December 29, 2013 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is … Continue reading →

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December 27, 2013

Posted on December 29, 2013 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:1-2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his … Continue reading →

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