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About jgarrott

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

The Miracles of Pentecost; September 14, 2023


Acts 2:14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say.” Various miracles … Continue reading

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People Being Restored; September 13, 2023


Acts 1:14 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. This is in a way a very comforting verse to me, because it marks the point from … Continue reading

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Sharing Christ; September 12, 2023


John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. I dearly love verse 21, and have even written a … Continue reading

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Faith and Understanding; September 11, 2023


John 20:8-9 Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed. (They still did not understand from Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.) It’s recorded here that John, seeing … Continue reading

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Completion; September 10, 2023


John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. I quoted this verse just yesterday, but the meaning is still fresh today. Everything Jesus did … Continue reading

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Unity; September 9, 2023


John 17:20-21 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in … Continue reading

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Giving God Glory; September 8, 2023


John 17:4 “I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.” How do we glorify God? By doing what He has created and sent us to do. In Charismatic circles we think of … Continue reading

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Peace in Trouble; September 7, 2023


John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” As much as I quote this verse, there’s still … Continue reading

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The Spirit of Truth; September 6, 2023


John 16:12-13 “I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will … Continue reading

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Learning from Holy Spirit; September 5, 2023


John 14:26 “But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” Modern Pentecostals and Charismatics are quick to think … Continue reading

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