Tag Archives: Japan

December 13, 2014

Posted on December 14, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 49:6 He says: “It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the … Continue reading →

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December 12, 2014

Posted on December 14, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 42:4 “He will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his law the islands will put their hope.” This verse has always been a great comfort and encouragement to me as I have lived … Continue reading →

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November 13, 2014

Posted on November 15, 2014 by jgarrott

Hebrews 1:3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. Books have been written about who Jesus was and is, and how we personally answer that … Continue reading →

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October 6, 2014

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jgarrott

Romans 6:1-2 What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2 By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? These two verses express the theme of … Continue reading →

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October 2, 2014

Posted on October 5, 2014 by jgarrott

Romans 4:4-5 Now when a man works, his wages are not credited to him as a gift, but as an obligation. However, to the man who does not work but trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited … Continue reading →

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July 13, 2014

Posted on July 15, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 45:21-22 “And there is no God apart from me, a righteous God and a Savior; there is none but me. Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is … Continue reading →

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New Translated Music Blog

Posted on June 20, 2014 by jgarrott

I’ve just started a new blog of Christian music I’ve translated from Japanese to English. Pastoring a bilingual church here in Japan, I’ve translated a few hundred in one direction or the other. I’ll be starting another one in Japanese … Continue reading →

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April 30, 2014

Posted on May 1, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 40:3, 10 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD. I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I … Continue reading →

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March 4, 2014

Posted on March 8, 2014 by jgarrott

Exodus 23:9 “Do no oppress an alien; you yourselves know how it feels to be aliens, because you were aliens in Egypt.” This is a fairly remarkable, and to me rather moving, command. The Japanese expresses it, “You yourselves know … Continue reading →

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February 25, 2014

Posted on February 26, 2014 by jgarrott

Revelation 11:18 “The time has come for judging the dead, and for rewarding your servants the prophets and your saints and those who reverence your name, both small and great – and for destroying those who destroy the earth.” I … Continue reading →

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