Author Archives: jgarrott

About jgarrott

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

Spiritual Nourishment; September 7, 2024

Posted on September 8, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Peter 2:2-3 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. This chapter is so rich, I was once again at a loss … Continue reading →

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Mental Preparation; September 6, 2024

Posted on September 7, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Peter 1:13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. This chapter has various dearly-loved passages, but this one speaks to me … Continue reading →

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Patient Endurance; September 5, 2024

Posted on September 6, 2024 by jgarrott

James 5:7-8 Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s … Continue reading →

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Wisdom; September 4, 2024

Posted on September 5, 2024 by jgarrott

James 3:17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. It strikes me that this description of wisdom could do well to be inscribed on all … Continue reading →

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Sin and Repentance; September 3, 2024

Posted on September 4, 2024 by jgarrott

James 2:10 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. It strikes me that the specific sin given as an example here is partiality. Most people don’t even think … Continue reading →

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Confidence; September 2, 2024

Posted on September 3, 2024 by jgarrott

Hebrews 10:35-36 So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. It has been said many times, but … Continue reading →

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Receiving Grace; September 1, 2024

Posted on September 2, 2024 by jgarrott

Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. This whole chapter is very good, but the section from verse 12 on … Continue reading →

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Temptation; August 31, 2024

Posted on September 1, 2024 by jgarrott

Hebrews 2:18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. This verse keeps popping up, but we still don’t like to think of Jesus being tempted. In that, we deny … Continue reading →

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Salvation and Good Works; August 30, 2024

Posted on August 31, 2024 by jgarrott

Titus 3:8 This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone. … Continue reading →

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Triumph; August 29, 2024

Posted on August 30, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 1:12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until … Continue reading →

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