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About jgarrott

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

August 15, 2012

Posted on August 19, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will … Continue reading →

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August 14, 2012 – bonus

Posted on August 14, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Peter 2:24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. I was introduced to the last part of … Continue reading →

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August 14, 2012

Posted on August 14, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Peter 1:18-19 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood … Continue reading →

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August 13, 2012

Posted on August 14, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Peter 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. This verse … Continue reading →

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August 12, 2012

Posted on August 14, 2012 by jgarrott

James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. People often fail to do either of the things commanded … Continue reading →

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August 11, 2012

Posted on August 11, 2012 by jgarrott

James 4:7-10 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn … Continue reading →

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August 10, 2012

Posted on August 11, 2012 by jgarrott

James 2:26 As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. This verse is the capstone on James’ reasoned argument from verse 14 on, and as such is extremely to the point. Martin Luther disliked … Continue reading →

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August 9, 2012

Posted on August 11, 2012 by jgarrott

James 1:25 But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it–he will be blessed in what he does. I quote verse 22 … Continue reading →

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August 8, 2012

Posted on August 11, 2012 by jgarrott

James 1:16-17 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. The devil never gives anyone anything good, but … Continue reading →

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August 7, 2012

Posted on August 8, 2012 by jgarrott

James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. I find I quote James a lot, because his letter has a lot … Continue reading →

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