Author Archives: jgarrott

About jgarrott

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

Righteousness; December 5, 2023

Posted on December 6, 2023 by jgarrott

Galatians 5:5 But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the righteousness for which we hope. This whole letter is a screed against trying to earn salvation by works, and this verse is a very interesting element of that. … Continue reading →

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Unity in Christ; December 4, 2023

Posted on December 5, 2023 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:26-28 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for … Continue reading →

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Choosing Faith; December 3, 2023

Posted on December 4, 2023 by jgarrott

Isaiah 7:9 “If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.” Every once in a while I really like the turn of phrase chosen by the NIV translators, and this is one of those … Continue reading →

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Fresh Faith; December 2, 2023

Posted on December 3, 2023 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? It is interesting that there are essentially no new heresies; all the lies … Continue reading →

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Death and Life; December 1, 2023

Posted on December 2, 2023 by jgarrott

Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself … Continue reading →

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Possibility; November 30, 2023

Posted on December 1, 2023 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 13:8 For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. I felt the Lord was directing me to write on this verse, but I wasn’t sure why. Then I read it in the Japanese, … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Warfare; November 29, 2023

Posted on November 30, 2023 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 10:3-5 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish … Continue reading →

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Stewardship; November 28, 2023

Posted on November 29, 2023 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 8:12 For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. This passage is remarkable in explaining the whole concept of giving. Sadly, we are … Continue reading →

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Meditation; November 27, 2023

Posted on November 28, 2023 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 7:1 Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. Logically speaking, the more we understand God’s promises to us, the more … Continue reading →

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Joy and Thanks; November 26, 2023

Posted on November 27, 2023 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 5:21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. This church is having our Thanksgiving celebration today, and there is nothing for which … Continue reading →

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