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

October 7, 2013

Posted on October 9, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 7:9b “‘If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.’” As I recall, this particular turn of phrase struck me the first time I read through the Bible in the NIV translation, well … Continue reading →

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October 6, 2013

Posted on October 7, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 30:4 Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Who has gathered up the wind in the hollow of his hands? Who has wrapped up the waters in his cloak? Who has established all the ends of the … Continue reading →

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October 5, 2013

Posted on October 7, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 18:1 An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends; he defies all sound judgment. The Japanese renders “unfriendly man” as “someone who closes himself off.” We’ve all known such people, and most of us have been at least tempted to be … Continue reading →

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October 4, 2013

Posted on October 5, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 149:4 For the LORD takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with salvation. Once again we have an interesting difference in translation. Where the NIV says “takes delight in,” the Japanese simply says “loves.” Thinking about it, … Continue reading →

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October 3, 2013

Posted on October 5, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 148:5 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for he commanded and they were created. Again and again, especially in Psalms, the Bible stresses the fact that God made everything. Differences in languages bring about different nuances in … Continue reading →

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October 2, 2013

Posted on October 3, 2013 by jgarrott

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

Posted on October 2, 2013 by jgarrott

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

Posted on October 2, 2013 by jgarrott

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

Posted on October 2, 2013 by jgarrott

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

Posted on October 2, 2013 by jgarrott

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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