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June 20, 2013

Posted on June 23, 2013 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. We sing this familiar Scripture to at least three different musical settings in this church, and that’s good, but that still doesn’t mean we … Continue reading →

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Apology

Posted on June 1, 2013 by jgarrott

I appreciate each one of my readers, and especially those who have chosen to follow me, so I owe you an explanation. The past week I have been in the hospital with shingles (herpes zoster), and have not had Internet … Continue reading →

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March 18, 2013

Posted on March 19, 2013 by jgarrott

Matthew 21:31 “Which of the two did what his father wanted?” I am continually struck by the practicality of the Bible. It says some really deep things, but it always comes back to how those things affect how we live. … Continue reading →

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Note

Posted on February 24, 2013 by jgarrott

I will be helping out in the Tohoku area of Japan (Miyagi Prefecture) for the next week, returning to Omura Monday night the 4th. I will continue to write daily, but things won’t get posted until after my return. Blessings!

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February 18, 2013

Posted on February 19, 2013 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 23:6 In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. This is a significant Scripture, certainly fulfilled in Christ. In this … Continue reading →

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January 4, 2013

Posted on January 6, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 12:18 Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. This chapter, along with Proverbs as a whole, has a lot to say about the power of words. That’s appropriate, considering that the book … Continue reading →

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December 6, 2012

Posted on December 8, 2012 by jgarrott

Isaiah 9:2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. When you come right down to it, “dwelling in the land of the … Continue reading →

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November 17, 2012

Posted on November 17, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 145:5-6 They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works. They will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I will proclaim your great deeds. The NIV goes … Continue reading →

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August 10, 2011

Posted on August 11, 2011 by jgarrott

John 3:2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with him.” Nicodemus … Continue reading →

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August 9, 2011

Posted on August 10, 2011 by jgarrott

John 2:5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” This is further evidence of why Mary was chosen by God to be the mother of Jesus. Nothing in Scripture indicates that up to this point she … Continue reading →

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