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

May 12, 2013

Posted on May 14, 2013 by jgarrott

Philippians 3:16 Only let us live up to what we have already attained. This little verse is simple, but the implications are fairly deep. Put another way, it says, don’t backslide. The Japanese puts it, “We must make the level … Continue reading →

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May 11, 2013

Posted on May 14, 2013 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:4-6 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in … Continue reading →

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May 10, 2013

Posted on May 11, 2013 by jgarrott

Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. The Japanese is much stronger than the English … Continue reading →

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May 9, 2013

Posted on May 11, 2013 by jgarrott

Ephesians 5:15-16 Be very careful, then, how you live–not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. The question arises when reading this, (or should, if we are thinking about what we … Continue reading →

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May 8, 2013

Posted on May 11, 2013 by jgarrott

Ephesians 4:17, 32 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each … Continue reading →

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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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