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About jgarrott

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

October 2, 2013


Psalm 145:1 I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. As much as I love this Psalm (every line is underlined in my Bible) I don’t think the phraseology of this … Continue reading →

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October 1, 2013


PS 135:15, 18 The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. Those who make them will be like them, and so will all who trust in them. You can’t accuse the Bible of … Continue reading →

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September 30, 2013


Psalm 124:8 Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. This brief Psalm probably isn’t big on anyone’s radar, but it is refreshing in its honesty and simplicity. It is attributed to David, … Continue reading →

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September 29, 2013


Psalm 122:1 I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” This short, simple verse is one that is often taught to small children, but it is equally applicable to adults. Far … Continue reading →

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September 28, 2013


Psalm 118:24 This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. It is interesting that this anonymous Psalm should be so intimately connected with Christ. He Himself quoted verses 22 and 23, (Mat­thew … Continue reading →

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September 27, 2013


Psalm 118:6 The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? This is a very important verse, actually, but it bears a lot of thought and calls for a lot of faith. The … Continue reading →

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September 26, 2013


Psalm 116:12 How can I repay the LORD for all his goodness to me? The Japanese is slightly stronger than the English, saying, “The Lord has been good to me in every detail,” but the point of the verse is … Continue reading →

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September 25, 2013


Psalm 113:2-3 Let the name of the LORD be praised, both now and forevermore. From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised. The Psalmist here removes all … Continue reading →

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September 24, 2013


Psalm 106:12-13 Then they believed his promises and sang his praise. But they soon forgot what he had done and did not wait for his counsel. Here we have what is essentially the story of mankind. When God does something … Continue reading →

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September 23, 2013


Psalm 105:1-2 Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Reading this passage in English and Japanese, … Continue reading →

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