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About jgarrott

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

November 1, 2013

Posted on November 11, 2013 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 32:27 “I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?” I love this interaction between Jeremiah and the Lord. Jeremiah has been obedient to the Lord, but in verse 25 he essentially says, … Continue reading →

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October 31, 2013

Posted on November 2, 2013 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 31:33-34 “This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time,” declares the Lord. “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and … Continue reading →

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October 30, 2013

Posted on November 2, 2013 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 29:13 “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Verse 11 is justly known and loved, but this verse isn’t far behind. It is an absolutely marvelous promise of God, but it … Continue reading →

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October 29, 2013

Posted on November 2, 2013 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 26:14 As for me, I am in your hands; do with me whatever you think is good and right. The greatness of Jeremiah rested on a clear-eyed commitment to God that made him ready for martyrdom. Tradition has it … Continue reading →

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October 28, 2013

Posted on November 2, 2013 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 23:6 In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be called: The Lord Our Righteousness. This has always been a dearly loved verse, and Yahweh Tsidkenu, … Continue reading →

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October 27, 2013

Posted on November 2, 2013 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 16:20-21 Do people make their own gods? Yes, but they are not gods!” “Therefore I will teach them— this time I will teach them my power and might. Then they will know that my name is the Lord.” Reading … Continue reading →

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October 26, 2013

Posted on November 1, 2013 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 15:19 Therefore this is what the Lord says: “If you repent, I will restore you that you may serve me; if you utter worthy, not worthless, words, you will be my spokesman. Let this people turn to you, but … Continue reading →

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October 25, 2013

Posted on November 1, 2013 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 10:5 “Like a scarecrow in a cucumber field, their idols cannot speak; they must be carried because they cannot walk. Do not fear them; they can do no harm nor can they do any good.” In my memory I … Continue reading →

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October 24, 2013

Posted on November 1, 2013 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 3:15 “Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.” There could hardly be a more challenging, or more encouraging, verse than this for a pastor today. We tend to … Continue reading →

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October 23, 2013

Posted on November 1, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 63:9 In all their distress he too was distressed, and the angel of his presence saved them. In his love and mercy he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. The line … Continue reading →

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