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About jgarrott

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

Reward; March 22, 2024

Posted on March 23, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 31:16 This is what the Lord says:“Restrain your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears, for your work will be rewarded,” declares the Lord. “They will return from the land of the enemy.” Verse 15 is famous because … Continue reading →

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Consequences; March 21, 2024

Posted on March 22, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 25:7 “But you did not listen to me,” declares the Lord, “and you have provoked me with what your hands have made, and you have brought harm to yourselves.” A major reason for the study of history is the … Continue reading →

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Trusting God’s Plans; March 20, 2024

Posted on March 21, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 24:7 I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the Lord. They will be my people, and I will be their God, for they will return to me with all their heart. As Gilbert and … Continue reading →

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Human Stubbornness; March 19, 2024

Posted on March 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 18:12 “But they will reply, ‘It’s no use. We will continue with our own plans; each of us will follow the stubbornness of his evil heart.’” This is the recurring tragedy throughout the history of mankind. God has laid … Continue reading →

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Depending on God; March 18, 2024

Posted on March 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 17:14 Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. The passage from verse five on is very rich, with many beautiful and justly famous … Continue reading →

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God’s Word; March 17, 2024

Posted on March 18, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 15:16 When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, O Lord God Almighty. There are several Biblical references to eating God’s Word. The Psalmist said, “How sweet … Continue reading →

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Reading the Bible; March 16, 2024

Posted on March 17, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 8:8 “‘How can you say, “We are wise, for we have the law of the Lord,” when actually the lying pen of the scribes has handled it falsely?’ The passage as a whole is describing a refusal to repent, … Continue reading →

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Consequences of Sin; March 15, 2024

Posted on March 16, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 5:12 They have lied about the Lord; they said, “He will do nothing! No harm will come to us; we will never see sword or famine.” It is a very dangerous thing to deny that God judges His people. … Continue reading →

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Prophets and Prophecy; March 14, 2024

Posted on March 15, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 3:22 “Return, faithless people; I will cure you of backsliding.” “Yes, we will come to you, for you are the Lord our God. The calling of a Prophet is not an easy one. Those who have only been peripherally … Continue reading →

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End-Times Prophecy; March 13, 2024

Posted on March 14, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 3:18 “In those days the house of Judah will join the house of Israel, and together they will come from a northern land to the land I gave your forefathers as an inheritance.” This is a magnificent prophecy that … Continue reading →

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