Author Archives: jgarrott

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About jgarrott

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

Staying Out of Trouble; January 18, 2024

Posted on January 19, 2024 by jgarrott

Titus 3:1-2 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men. … Continue reading →

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Grace; January 17, 2023

Posted on January 18, 2024 by jgarrott

Titus 2:11-13 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we … Continue reading →

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Purity; January 16, 2023

Posted on January 17, 2024 by jgarrott

Titus 1:15 To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted. We speak of people having a dirty mind, and … Continue reading →

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Keeping On; January 15, 2024

Posted on January 16, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 4:5 But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry. To be honest, every word in these eight verses resonates in my heart and … Continue reading →

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The Bible; January 14, 2024

Posted on January 15, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. This chapter is loaded with stuff I could … Continue reading →

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The Word of Truth; January 13, 2024

Posted on January 14, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. This is a verse I have written to numbers … Continue reading →

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Hardship; January 12, 2024

Posted on January 13, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 2:3 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. I don’t see how anyone who is familiar with the New Testament could be sucked in by the Prosperity Gospel! This admonition by Paul to Timothy … Continue reading →

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Assurance; January 11, 2023

Posted on January 12, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 1:12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for … Continue reading →

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Encouragement; January 10, 2024

Posted on January 11, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. It strikes me that it probably blessed Timothy to his core that Paul addressed him as “man of God.” … Continue reading →

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Gain; January 9, 2024

Posted on January 10, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. Talk about a verse of Scripture that is at odds with modern society! Both the godliness and the contentment seem to have been thrown out the window by a huge … Continue reading →

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