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

May 7, 2013

Posted on May 8, 2013 by jgarrott

Galatians 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. Every verse in this passage speaks to me! However, this last verse sums it up pretty … Continue reading →

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May 6, 2013

Posted on May 8, 2013 by jgarrott

Galatians 4:6-7 Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba,* Father.” So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, God … Continue reading →

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May 5, 2013

Posted on May 8, 2013 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:24 So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. There isn’t an English term that exactly corresponds to the term in the Greek, but Japanese has one that … Continue reading →

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May 4, 2013

Posted on May 8, 2013 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? It is interesting to realize that these people who were getting into legalism … Continue reading →

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May 3, 2013

Posted on May 4, 2013 by jgarrott

Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself … Continue reading →

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May 2, 2013

Posted on May 3, 2013 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. It is sad to realize that … Continue reading →

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May 1, 2013

Posted on May 2, 2013 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 5:14-15 For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who … Continue reading →

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April 30, 2013

Posted on May 2, 2013 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 3:12 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. Every time I run into this verse it strikes me that many Christians must not have a firm hold on the hope that is theirs in … Continue reading →

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April 29, 2013

Posted on April 30, 2013 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor … Continue reading →

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April 28, 2013

Posted on April 30, 2013 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 1:31 Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.” One of the most remarkable things about the Bible is its unity. Despite being made up of 66 books written by dozens of authors, … Continue reading →

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