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

October 4, 2012

Posted on October 4, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 15:1, 2 LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart. David asks a valid question … Continue reading →

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October 3, 2012

Posted on October 4, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 14:5 God is present in the company of the righteous. It is an indication of the fact that David was a man after God’s own heart that he said so many things that are similar to things Jesus said. … Continue reading →

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October 2, 2012

Posted on October 4, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 11:3, 4 When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?” The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD is on his heavenly throne. This Psalm really brings to mind the situation in the US right … Continue reading →

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October 1, 2012

Posted on October 4, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 9:10 Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you. Languages are interesting in their nuances. Where the English says “trust,” the Japanese expression is more like “depend on.” … Continue reading →

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September 30, 2012

Posted on September 30, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 7:17 I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High. The more we know of God, the better we know Him, the deeper and higher … Continue reading →

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September 29, 2012

Posted on September 30, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 5:3, 8 In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation. Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies– make straight your way … Continue reading →

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September 28, 2012

Posted on September 30, 2012 by jgarrott

PS 4:4, 8 In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. Here … Continue reading →

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September 27, 2012

Posted on September 30, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 1:6 For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. This Psalm is justly famous as a description of righteousness. It starts with negatives, what a righteous person does not … Continue reading →

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September 26, 2012

Posted on September 27, 2012 by jgarrott

Job 42:5-6 “My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you. Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes.” There’s nothing like a revelation of God to give you a fresh perspective on yourself! … Continue reading →

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September 25, 2012

Posted on September 27, 2012 by jgarrott

Job 36:5 “God is mighty, but does not despise men; he is mighty, and firm in his purpose.” My understanding is that a number of places in Job are very difficult to translate, and the second half of this verse … Continue reading →

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