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About jgarrott

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

August 4, 2013

Posted on August 8, 2013 by jgarrott

Exodus 3:15 God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, `The LORD, the God of your fathers – the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob – has sent me to you.’ This is … Continue reading →

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August 3, 2013

Posted on August 4, 2013 by jgarrott

Genesis 26:22 He moved on from there and dug another well, and no one quarreled over it. He named it Rehoboth, saying, “Now the LORD has given us room and we will flourish in the land.” Everybody needs room to … Continue reading →

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August 2, 2013

Posted on August 4, 2013 by jgarrott

Genesis 21:22 At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his forces said to Abraham, “God is with you in everything you do. When people really walk with God, other people notice. Often it makes them jealous, as seemed … Continue reading →

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August 1, 2013

Posted on August 4, 2013 by jgarrott

Genesis 12:1 The LORD had said to Abram, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you.” Some people romanticize being “sent by God” somewhere. This was spoofed in the Blues … Continue reading →

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July 31, 2013

Posted on August 1, 2013 by jgarrott

Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. This verse expresses the … Continue reading →

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July 30, 2013

Posted on August 1, 2013 by jgarrott

Revelation 21:3-4 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be … Continue reading →

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July 29, 2013

Posted on August 1, 2013 by jgarrott

1 Peter 2:16 Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. Freedom can be a tricky, even scary, thing. The devil is adept at using our weaknesses and … Continue reading →

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July 28, 2013

Posted on August 1, 2013 by jgarrott

James 2:12-13 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment! We don’t like … Continue reading →

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July 27, 2013

Posted on July 28, 2013 by jgarrott

James 1:25 But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it – he will be blessed in what he does. Verse 22 … Continue reading →

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July 26, 2013

Posted on July 28, 2013 by jgarrott

Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. You could say that this verse is “What Would Jesus Do” … Continue reading →

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