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

December 14, 2012

Posted on December 15, 2012 by jgarrott

Zechariah 9:12 Return to your fortress, O prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you. This is one place where I prefer the English to the Japanese, though the Japanese seems quite … Continue reading →

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December 13, 2012

Posted on December 15, 2012 by jgarrott

Micah 5:2 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” It has … Continue reading →

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December 12, 2012

Posted on December 14, 2012 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 23:6 In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. Studying the various prophetic names for Christ can be very enlightening. … Continue reading →

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December 11, 2012

Posted on December 14, 2012 by jgarrott

Isaiah 53:6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. I first memorized this verse when I was in elementary … Continue reading →

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December 10, 2012

Posted on December 11, 2012 by jgarrott

Isaiah 49:4 But I said, “I have labored to no purpose; I have spent my strength in vain and for nothing. Yet what is due me is in the LORD’s hand, and my reward is with my God.” Probably every … Continue reading →

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December 9, 2012

Posted on December 11, 2012 by jgarrott

Isaiah 42:4 “He will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his law the islands will put their hope.” In any major undertaking, there’s always the danger of running out of steam before you finish. … Continue reading →

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December 8, 2012

Posted on December 11, 2012 by jgarrott

Isaiah 40:1 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. The Bible has many strong words in it, and it doesn’t mince words when dealing with sin. However, it also has passages like this. God is perfectly holy, which means He … Continue reading →

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December 7, 2012

Posted on December 8, 2012 by jgarrott

Isaiah 11:2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him– the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD. This is perhaps the … Continue reading →

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December 6, 2012

Posted on December 8, 2012 by jgarrott

Isaiah 9:2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. When you come right down to it, “dwelling in the land of the … Continue reading →

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December 5, 2012

Posted on December 8, 2012 by jgarrott

Isaiah 7:9 ” ‘If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.’ ” I am often critical of the NIV translation for various reasons, but at this spot I like it very much. (The … Continue reading →

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