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

September 3, 2013

Posted on September 6, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. Every line of the 23rd Psalm is very familiar and very rich, to the point that it is difficult to choose just one verse from it to … Continue reading →

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September 2, 2013

Posted on September 6, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. In the particular Japanese translation I’m using it says “boast of” where the English says “trust in,” and the … Continue reading →

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September 1, 2013

Posted on September 6, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 9:10 Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you. Understanding this verse requires knowing the feelings about names and naming back in David’s day, and really, throughout the … Continue reading →

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August 31, 2013

Posted on September 1, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 8:9 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Along with verse one that says the same thing, this frames this Psalm of David that was quoted by Jesus on Palm Sunday. (Matthew 21:16) … Continue reading →

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August 30, 2013

Posted on August 31, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 7:9 O righteous God, who searches minds and hearts, bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure. This sounds like a prayer for today! Actually, it is a prayer for all the ages … Continue reading →

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August 29, 2013

Posted on August 31, 2013 by jgarrott

Job 1:21-22 “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised.” In all this, Job did not sin by charging … Continue reading →

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August 28, 2013

Posted on August 31, 2013 by jgarrott

2 Kings 5:11 But Naaman went away angry and said, “I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, wave his hand over the spot and cure … Continue reading →

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August 27, 2013

Posted on August 28, 2013 by jgarrott

2 Kings 2:23-24 From there Elisha went up to Bethel. As he was walking along the road, some youths came out of the town and jeered at him. “Go on up, you baldhead!” they said. “Go on up, you baldhead!” … Continue reading →

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August 26, 2013

Posted on August 27, 2013 by jgarrott

1 Kings 18:37-38 “Answer me, O LORD, answer me, so these people will know that you, O LORD, are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again.” Then the fire of the LORD fell and burned up the … Continue reading →

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August 25, 2013

Posted on August 26, 2013 by jgarrott

1 Kings 18:24 Then you call on the name of your god, and I will call on the name of the LORD. The god who answers by fire – he is God.” Then all the people said, “What you say … Continue reading →

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