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

May 31, 2013

Posted on June 4, 2013 by jgarrott

1 Peter 3:15-16 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and … Continue reading →

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May 30, 2013

Posted on June 3, 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. There are quite a few places in the New Testament where we lose the impact of what … Continue reading →

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May 29, 2013

Posted on June 3, 2013 by jgarrott

James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. There aren’t many Scriptures that are more central to the … Continue reading →

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May 28, 2013

Posted on June 3, 2013 by jgarrott

James 3:17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. If the truth be told, some people don’t even want this kind of … Continue reading →

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May 27, 2013

Posted on June 2, 2013 by jgarrott

James 2:26 As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. Martin Luther was so consumed by his rediscovery that we are saved by faith that he called James a “book of straw.” However, it … Continue reading →

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May 26, 2013

Posted on June 2, 2013 by jgarrott

James 1:21-22 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do … Continue reading →

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Apology

Posted on June 1, 2013 by jgarrott

I appreciate each one of my readers, and especially those who have chosen to follow me, so I owe you an explanation. The past week I have been in the hospital with shingles (herpes zoster), and have not had Internet … Continue reading →

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May 25, 2013

Posted on May 26, 2013 by jgarrott

Hebrews 12:9 Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of our spirits and live! This entire 12th chapter of Hebrews is vitally … Continue reading →

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May 24, 2013

Posted on May 26, 2013 by jgarrott

Hebrews 11:39-40 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect. Here we are back … Continue reading →

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May 23, 2013

Posted on May 24, 2013 by jgarrott

Hebrews 11:13 All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on … Continue reading →

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