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About jgarrott

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

February 8, 2012

Posted on February 9, 2012 by jgarrott

Daniel 3:29 “No other god can save in this way.” As with probably every other child in Sunday School, I have always loved the story of the three men in the furnace. Their declaration of faith and commitment in verses … Continue reading →

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February 7, 2012

Posted on February 7, 2012 by jgarrott

Daniel 2:27-28 Daniel replied, “No wise man, enchanter, magician or diviner can explain to the king the mystery he has asked about, but there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries. He has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen … Continue reading →

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February 6, 2012

Posted on February 7, 2012 by jgarrott

Daniel 2:23 “I thank and praise you, O God of my fathers: You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you, you have made known to us the dream of the … Continue reading →

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February 5, 2012

Posted on February 7, 2012 by jgarrott

Daniel 1:17 To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. Intellectual gifts are just that, gifts. We are responsible to exercise them and apply them, but there is no room for … Continue reading →

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February 4, 2012

Posted on February 7, 2012 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 47:14, 23 “You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will become your inheritance. In whatever tribe the alien settles, there you are to give … Continue reading →

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February 3, 2012

Posted on February 3, 2012 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 37:24 “My servant David will be king over them, and they will all have one shepherd.” The Bible keeps coming back to the theme of unity. However, this isn’t sameness, nor a coerced union, nor something dreamed up by … Continue reading →

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February 2, 2011

Posted on February 3, 2012 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 36:26-27 “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you … Continue reading →

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February 1, 2012

Posted on February 3, 2012 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 33:11 “Say to them, `As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! … Continue reading →

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January 31, 2012

Posted on January 31, 2012 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 20:44 “‘You will know that I am the LORD, when I deal with you for my name’s sake and not according to your evil ways and your corrupt practices, O house of Israel, declares the Sovereign LORD.’ ” My … Continue reading →

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January 30, 2012

Posted on January 31, 2012 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 11:19-20 “I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh. Then they will follow my decrees and be … Continue reading →

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