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About jgarrott

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

Experiencing God; June 15, 2024

Posted on June 16, 2024 by jgarrott

Exodus 33:20 “But,” he said, “you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live.” God deals with us where and as we are. He knew that Moses couldn’t imagine Him in other than human terms, and so … Continue reading →

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God’s Mercy; June 14, 2024

Posted on June 15, 2024 by jgarrott

Genesis 19:16 When he hesitated, the men grasped his hand and the hands of his wife and of his two daughters and led them safely out of the city, for the Lord was merciful to them. Sometimes God’s mercy might … Continue reading →

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The Book of Revelation; June 13, 2024

Posted on June 14, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 16:17 The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and out of the temple came a loud voice from the throne, saying, “It is done!” Revelation is an important book of the Bible, but it is to … Continue reading →

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Depraved Minds; June 12, 2024

Posted on June 13, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 9:20-21 The rest of mankind that were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood–idols that cannot … Continue reading →

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Zeal; June 11, 2024

Posted on June 12, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 3:19 “Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent.” This verse is good in English, but it’s even better in Japanese. After verses 15-16 talking about their being lukewarm, the Japanese word for “earnest,” … Continue reading →

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Reputation; June 10, 2024

Posted on June 11, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 3:1 “I know your deeds; You have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.” This is certainly a scary thing to hear from Christ! Later on He says that there were a few people in the church … Continue reading →

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Biblical Illiteracy; June 9, 2024

Posted on June 10, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 2:20 “Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. By her teaching she misleads my servants into sexual immorality and eating food sacrificed to idols.” This is an area of church … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Heresy; June 8, 2024

Posted on June 9, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 2:16 “Repent therefore! Otherwise, I will soon come to you and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.” These people were in a place of intense spiritual warfare, but they didn’t recognize it properly. One of … Continue reading →

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Churches; June 7, 2024

Posted on June 8, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 2:4 “Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love.” I have heard several sermons preached on this passage, and there doubtless could be many more. Ephesus was a church that essentially did everything right, but … Continue reading →

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Faith and Love; June 6, 2024

Posted on June 7, 2024 by jgarrott

1 John 3:23-24 And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. Those who obey his commands live in him, and he in them. And … Continue reading →

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