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About jgarrott

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

December 1, 2011

Posted on December 1, 2011 by jgarrott

Isaiah 9:2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. Ever since the Fall, when mankind sinned in Eden, humans have lived under … Continue reading →

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November 30, 2011

Posted on December 1, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 146:5 Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. The Japanese and the English divide the sentences … Continue reading →

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November 29, 2011

Posted on December 1, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 145:18 The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. There are two important concepts expressed in this verse. The first is that there are various ways we can call … Continue reading →

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November 28, 2011

Posted on November 28, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 144:1 Praise be to the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. David experienced more physical battles than most civilians do, but all of us experience spiritual battles, whether we recognize them as … Continue reading →

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November 27, 2011

Posted on November 28, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 135:1-3 Praise the LORD. Praise the name of the LORD; praise him, you servants of the LORD, you who minister in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God. Praise the LORD, for … Continue reading →

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November 26, 2011

Posted on November 28, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:133 Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. There is immense practicality to this prayer. The first half gives all the reason anyone would ever need to get as much of the Bible … Continue reading →

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November 25, 2011

Posted on November 25, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. This could be called the prayer of modern man! There are so many worthless things vying for our attention. The devil is putting all … Continue reading →

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November 24, 2011

Posted on November 25, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 115:9-11 O house of Israel, trust in the LORD– he is their help and shield. O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD– he is their help and shield. You who fear him, trust in the LORD– he is … Continue reading →

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November 23, 2011

Posted on November 25, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 105:44-45 he gave them the lands of the nations, and they fell heir to what others had toiled for– that they might keep his precepts and observe his laws. God is incredibly gracious and generous, but His gifts always … Continue reading →

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November 22, 2011

Posted on November 22, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 99:9 Exalt the LORD our God and worship at his holy mountain, for the LORD our God is holy. This is the fundamental reason to worship God, but it is completely missed all too often. There were moments in … Continue reading →

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