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About jgarrott

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

August 18, 2013

Posted on August 21, 2013 by jgarrott

Joshua 1:8 “Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” Up … Continue reading →

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August 17, 2013

Posted on August 18, 2013 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 32:3-4 I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Oh, praise the greatness of our God! He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and … Continue reading →

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August 16, 2013

Posted on August 18, 2013 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 28:1-2 If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. All these blessings will come upon … Continue reading →

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August 15, 2013

Posted on August 16, 2013 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 18:19-20 “If anyone does not listen to my words that the prophet speaks in my name, I myself will call him to account. But a prophet who presumes to speak in my name anything I have not commanded him … Continue reading →

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August 14, 2013

Posted on August 16, 2013 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 17:17 He must not take many wives, or his heart will be led astray. He must not accumulate large amounts of silver and gold. There is a great sense of irony in reading this passage on kings, (14-20) written … Continue reading →

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August 13, 2013

Posted on August 16, 2013 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 10:17-18 For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes. He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and … Continue reading →

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August 12, 2013

Posted on August 16, 2013 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 6:11-12 “When you eat and are satisfied, be careful that you do not forget the LORD, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.” This is an ongoing problem with mankind. When we’re in trouble … Continue reading →

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August 11, 2013

Posted on August 12, 2013 by jgarrott

Leviticus 22:32 “Do not profane my holy name. I must be acknowledged as holy by the Israelites. I am the LORD, who makes you holy.” We have little understanding today of “setting apart as holy” (which is only given as … Continue reading →

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August 10, 2013

Posted on August 11, 2013 by jgarrott

Leviticus 19:14 “‘Do not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind, but fear your God. I am the LORD.’” When you think about it, it’s pretty remarkable that proper treatment of the handicapped was … Continue reading →

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August 9, 2013

Posted on August 11, 2013 by jgarrott

Exodus 34:6-7 And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does … Continue reading →

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