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About jgarrott

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

August 6, 2012

Posted on August 8, 2012 by jgarrott

Hebrews 10:23, 35-36 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the … Continue reading →

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August 5, 2012

Posted on August 8, 2012 by jgarrott

Hebrews 6:12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. Everything we receive from God is pure grace – that is, we can’t really earn it … Continue reading →

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August 4, 2012

Posted on August 4, 2012 by jgarrott

Hebrews 4:2 For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith. Evidently this isn’t … Continue reading →

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August 3, 2012

Posted on August 4, 2012 by jgarrott

Hebrews 2:11 Both the one who makes men holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers. Part of knowing God is in knowing Jesus as Big Brother. … Continue reading →

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August 2, 2012

Posted on August 4, 2012 by jgarrott

Titus 2:11-13 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we … Continue reading →

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August 1, 2012

Posted on August 4, 2012 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 2:1-2 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified … Continue reading →

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July 31, 2012

Posted on July 31, 2012 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 1:12 Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day. This is the most powerful motivation in … Continue reading →

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July 30, 2012

Posted on July 31, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. I think it was about 80 years ago that one of the wealthiest men in America was asked, “How much money is enough,” and he replied, “A little more.” Money … Continue reading →

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July 29, 2012

Posted on July 29, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 4:9-10 This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance (and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those … Continue reading →

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July 28, 2012

Posted on July 29, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 2:5-6 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men–the testimony given in its proper time. I would say that this is … Continue reading →

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