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

October 24, 2012

Posted on October 25, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 68:19 Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. This is such a simple little verse, yet it speaks a profound truth. First of all, it starts with praising God. I have noticed … Continue reading →

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October 23, 2012

Posted on October 25, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 65:5 You answer us with awesome deeds of righteousness, O God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas. God is so righteous, so holy and pure, that it’s scary, or … Continue reading →

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October 22, 2012

Posted on October 22, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 52:8 But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever. Having just talked about someone who trusted in material things and practiced evil, David here … Continue reading →

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October 21, 2012

Posted on October 22, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. I think this one verse, along with this Psalm as a whole, reveals why David was “a man after God’s own heart.” (Acts … Continue reading →

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October 20, 2012

Posted on October 22, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 51:6 Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place. Psalm 51 is very rightly famous, because it is David’s response after Nathan confronted him over what he had done in relation … Continue reading →

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October 19, 2012

Posted on October 19, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 50:21 These things you have done and I kept silent; you thought I was altogether like you. But I will rebuke you and accuse you to your face. To my knowledge I’ve never underlined this verse in my Bible … Continue reading →

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October 18, 2012

Posted on October 19, 2012 by jgarrott

PS 40:3, 10 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD. I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I … Continue reading →

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October 17, 2012

Posted on October 19, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 37:39-40 The salvation of the righteous comes from the LORD; he is their stronghold in time of trouble. The LORD helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in … Continue reading →

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October 16, 2012

Posted on October 19, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 37:3-4 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. There is so much thoughtful, meaningful content in … Continue reading →

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October 15, 2012

Posted on October 19, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 36:1-2 There is no fear of God before his eyes. For in his own eyes he flatters himself too much to detect or hate his sin. As occasionally happens, the Japanese for this passage is obscure because of its … Continue reading →

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