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About jgarrott

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

November 21, 2011

Posted on November 22, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 94:20 Can a corrupt throne be allied with you– one that brings on misery by its decrees? Two governments come to mind as I read this: the Nazi government of Germany, and the current US administration. Thinking about it, … Continue reading →

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November 20, 2011

Posted on November 20, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 86:11 Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. David recorded a number of spot-on prayers, and this is certainly one of them. … Continue reading →

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November 19, 2011

Posted on November 20, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 85:8 I will listen to what God the LORD will say; he promises peace to his people, his saints– but let them not return to folly. The writer starts with a very wise premise: listen to God. So much … Continue reading →

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November 18, 2011

Posted on November 20, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 81:10 I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth and I will fill it. The image I get is of baby birds in the nest. (Not that of a dentist, … Continue reading →

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November 17, 2011

Posted on November 17, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 68:35 You are awesome, O God, in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God! The fact of the matter is, it is God who gives power and strength to … Continue reading →

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November 16, 2011

Posted on November 17, 2011 by jgarrott

PS 68:5-6 A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families, he leads forth the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. Any consideration … Continue reading →

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November 15, 2011

Posted on November 17, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 61:2 From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. The greatest insanity of the atheist is in imagining that there … Continue reading →

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November 14, 2011

Posted on November 17, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 44:6-7 I do not trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory; but you give us victory over our enemies, you put our adversaries to shame. People have a bad tendency to rely on their tools, … Continue reading →

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November 13, 2011

Posted on November 13, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 40:10 I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and salvation. I do not conceal your love and your truth from the great assembly. God’s blessings are not to be hidden. That’s not … Continue reading →

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November 12, 2011

Posted on November 13, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 37:3-4 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. This famous passage expresses an important truth, but … Continue reading →

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