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About jgarrott

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

The Awareness of God; February 21, 2024

Posted on February 24, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:27 “But will God really dwell on earth? The heavens, even the highest heaven, cannot contain you. How much less this temple I have built!” Sometimes Solomon got it right. We tend to think in spatial terms, when … Continue reading →

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Repentance; February 20, 2024

Posted on February 24, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 12:20 “Do not be afraid,” Samuel replied. “You have done all this evil; yet do not turn away from the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart.” The devil is quick to tell us to give … Continue reading →

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Generational Transfer; February 19, 2024

Posted on February 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Joshua 24:24 And the people said to Joshua, “We will serve the Lord our God and obey him.” This passage is certainly an illustration of the truth that virtually everything of real value is only one generation away from dissolution. … Continue reading →

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Choices; February 18, 2024

Posted on February 19, 2024 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 30:19-20 This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may … Continue reading →

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God’s Invitation; February 17, 2024

Posted on February 18, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. This magnificent invitation, right … Continue reading →

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Fulfillment; February 16, 2024

Posted on February 17, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 21:3-4 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be … Continue reading →

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Prayer; February 15, 2024

Posted on February 16, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 2:26 “To him who overcomes and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations.” This verse is underlined in my Bible, but I’m fairly sure I’ve never written on it before. It’s a little … Continue reading →

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Listening to God; February 14, 2024

Posted on February 15, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 2:7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God. … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Gifts; February 13, 2024

Posted on February 14, 2024 by jgarrott

Jude 1:20-21 But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to … Continue reading →

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Faith; February 12, 2024

Posted on February 13, 2024 by jgarrott

1 John 5:5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. We tend to take faith very lightly. We say we believe things, but then we don’t follow through on … Continue reading →

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