Author Archives: jgarrott

About jgarrott

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

Hearing God; February 20, 2026

Posted on February 21, 2026 by jgarrott

Daniel 10:12 Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.” This verse … Continue reading →

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God our Teacher; February 19, 2026

Posted on February 20, 2026 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 31:33 “This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time,” declares the Lord.“I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts.I will be their God, and they will be my people.” It … Continue reading →

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Jeremiah; February 18, 2026

Posted on February 19, 2026 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 10:23-24 Lord, I know that people’s lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps.Discipline me, Lord, but only in due measure— not in your anger, or you will reduce me to nothing. Jeremiah was certainly someone with … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace; February 17, 2026

Posted on February 18, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 53:1 Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? Modern English translations generally render the first line of this verse as speaking of the prophet’s message, but the Japanese expresses it in terms of what … Continue reading →

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Listening to God; February 16, 2026

Posted on February 17, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 48:17 This is what the Lord says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:“I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.” This clearly expresses the character of God’s commandments, but the ESV translation threw me for … Continue reading →

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God’s Guidance; February 15, 2026

Posted on February 16, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 30:21 Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” I can’t read this verse without remembering a statue on the grounds of Hargrave … Continue reading →

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Being Taught by God; February 14, 2026

Posted on February 15, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 28:26 His God instructs him and teaches him the right way. God does teach us. We might think we figure things out, but our mental horsepower really isn’t up to it. We are constantly running into our own limitations, whether we … Continue reading →

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Legalism; February 13, 2026

Posted on February 14, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 28:12 to whom he said, “This is the resting place, let the weary rest”;and, “This is the place of repose”— but they would not listen. This is frankly a sad, depressing passage. This was spoken to people long ago, but there … Continue reading →

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Discipleship; February 12, 2026

Posted on February 13, 2026 by jgarrott

Isaiah 2:5 Come, descendants of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the Lord. This is what discipleship is all about. The New Testament is filled with references to this, with Jesus saying, “It is when a person walks at night that … Continue reading →

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Learning; February 11, 2026

Posted on February 12, 2026 by jgarrott

Proverbs 23:12 Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge. Everyone receives instruction and everyone hears words of knowledge, but not everyone benefits from them. We have to choose to receive what is available to us, to … Continue reading →

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