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

November 3, 2012

Posted on November 4, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 112:1 Praise the LORD. Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who finds great delight in his commands. Many of the Psalms speak of “fearing the Lord,” and here we have a specific example of what that means. … Continue reading →

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November 2, 2012

Posted on November 4, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. This verse explains why there is so much totally absurd, even insane stuff in the … Continue reading →

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November 1, 2012

Posted on November 4, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 103:2 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits– I like the way the Japanese expresses this verse: “Don’t forget a single one of the good things the Lord has done for us.” David shows … Continue reading →

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October 31, 2012

Posted on November 1, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 97:11-12 Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name. Because of the differences between the Japanese and the English here, I … Continue reading →

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October 30, 2012

Posted on October 30, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 94:8, 9, 15 Take heed, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise? Does he who implanted the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see? Judgment will again be founded … Continue reading →

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October 29, 2012

Posted on October 30, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 89:14-16 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you. Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O LORD. They rejoice in your … Continue reading →

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October 28, 2012

Posted on October 30, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 85:8 I will listen to what God the LORD will say; he promises peace to his people, his saints– but let them not return to folly. This one verse contains a prayer of sorts, and then God’s direct answer. … Continue reading →

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October 27, 2012

Posted on October 30, 2012 by jgarrott

PS 84:5-7 Blessed are those whose strength is in you, who have set their hearts on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools. … Continue reading →

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October 26, 2012

Posted on October 30, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 75:6-7 No one from the east or the west or from the desert can exalt a man. But it is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another. This is an extremely pertinent passage in a US … Continue reading →

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October 25, 2012

Posted on October 25, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 71:15, 18 My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power … Continue reading →

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