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About jgarrott

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

April 7, 2013

Posted on April 9, 2013 by jgarrott

Acts 17:25 And He is not served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives all men life and breath and everything else. This is an important reminder, especially for everyone who is in “full time … Continue reading →

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April 6, 2013

Posted on April 7, 2013 by jgarrott

Acts 10:33 “Now we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has commanded you to tell us.” Probably every preacher dreams of having a congregation with this attitude! It’s no wonder that they … Continue reading →

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April 5, 2013

Posted on April 7, 2013 by jgarrott

John 6:21 Then they were willing to take Him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading. It’s a funny thing: when you welcome Jesus, you get where you’re going a lot faster! I’m … Continue reading →

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April 4, 2013

Posted on April 5, 2013 by jgarrott

Acts 1:1-2 In my former book Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day He was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles He had … Continue reading →

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April 3, 2013

Posted on April 5, 2013 by jgarrott

John 20:31 But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. Here we have John’s motivation for writing, which is … Continue reading →

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April 2, 2013

Posted on April 3, 2013 by jgarrott

Luke 24:46-47 He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at … Continue reading →

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April 1, 2013

Posted on April 3, 2013 by jgarrott

Luke 24:27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning Himself. How wonderful it would have been if Cleopas had been carrying a digital recorder! However, we really … Continue reading →

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March 31, 2013

Posted on April 3, 2013 by jgarrott

Luke 24:5-6 “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen!” This question by the angels is beautiful in its simplicity, impact, and I think, humor. It was totally appropriate for the … Continue reading →

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March 30, 2013

Posted on April 3, 2013 by jgarrott

Luke 23:56 But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment. In the past I have been struck by how, even in these extreme circumstances, the women kept the commandment of resting on the Sabbath. However, just now … Continue reading →

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March 29, 2013

Posted on March 30, 2013 by jgarrott

Luke 23:40-41 But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” … Continue reading →

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