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

September 24, 2012

Posted on September 27, 2012 by jgarrott

Job 23:10 But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. The first line of this verse is true of every human being, as is the second thought in it. … Continue reading →

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September 23, 2012

Posted on September 27, 2012 by jgarrott

Job 17:9 Nevertheless, the righteous will hold to their ways, and those with clean hands will grow stronger. The fact of the matter is, living in trusting obedience to God (which is the ultimate definition of righteousness) gives good results. … Continue reading →

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September 22, 2012

Posted on September 27, 2012 by jgarrott

Job 2:10 He replied, “You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?” In all this, Job did not sin in what he said. I noticed something for the first time just now. … Continue reading →

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September 21, 2012

Posted on September 27, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:25 “Now LORD, God of Israel, keep for your servant David my father the promises you made to him when you said, `You shall never fail to have a man to sit before me on the throne of … Continue reading →

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September 20, 2012

Posted on September 27, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Kings 3:9 “So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?” I have often thought about how Solomon made … Continue reading →

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September 19, 2012

Posted on September 27, 2012 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 22:26-27 “To the faithful you show yourself faithful, to the blameless you show yourself blameless, to the pure you show yourself pure, but to the crooked you show yourself shrewd. It’s no wonder we have so many conceptions … Continue reading →

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September 18, 2012

Posted on September 18, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Smuel 26:9 But David said to Abishai, “Don’t destroy him! Who can lay a hand on the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?” This verse, and similar expression throughout this chapter as well as in chapter 24, are often quoted … Continue reading →

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September 17, 2012

Posted on September 18, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 12:20 “Do not be afraid,” Samuel replied. “You have done all this evil; yet do not turn away from the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart.” A favorite trick of the devil is, when we … Continue reading →

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September 16, 2012

Posted on September 16, 2012 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 32:3-4 I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Oh, praise the greatness of our God! He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and … Continue reading →

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September 15, 2012

Posted on September 16, 2012 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 24:18 Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and the LORD your God redeemed you from there. That is why I command you to do this. Remembering where we came from is a very important principle that is repeated … Continue reading →

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