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

December 1, 2013

Posted on December 2, 2013 by jgarrott

Genesis 3:4-5 “You will not surely die,” the serpent said to the woman. “For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” To think, it … Continue reading →

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November 30, 2013

Posted on December 2, 2013 by jgarrott

Acts 4:12 “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” The devil and those deceived by him have spent the past 2100 years trying … Continue reading →

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November 29, 2013

Posted on November 30, 2013 by jgarrott

Acts 3:6 Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” This story is justly famous, and it is the first specific incident … Continue reading →

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November 28, 2013

Posted on November 30, 2013 by jgarrott

Acts 2:38-39 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and … Continue reading →

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November 27, 2013

Posted on November 30, 2013 by jgarrott

Acts 2:14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say.” The transformation … Continue reading →

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November 26, 2013

Posted on November 27, 2013 by jgarrott

Luke 10:16 “He who listens to you listens to me; he who rejects you rejects me; but he who rejects me rejects him who sent me.” This is a truly awe-inspiring verse, when you really think about it. Jesus actually … Continue reading →

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November 25, 2013

Posted on November 27, 2013 by jgarrott

Matthew 23:39 “For I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, `Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’” Every time I read Matthew 23 now, that scene from The Visual Bible comes … Continue reading →

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November 24, 2013

Posted on November 27, 2013 by jgarrott

Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, `Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” This verse is quoted fairly often, but it seems to … Continue reading →

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November 23, 2013

Posted on November 27, 2013 by jgarrott

Malachi 2:7 “For the lips of a priest ought to preserve knowledge, and from his mouth men should seek instruction – because he is the messenger of the LORD Almighty.” This sets a high standard indeed, but not an unreasonable … Continue reading →

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November 22, 2013

Posted on November 23, 2013 by jgarrott

Malachi 1:11 “My name will be great among the nations, from the rising to the setting of the sun. In every place incense and pure offerings will be brought to my name, because my name will be great among the … Continue reading →

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