Tag Archives: ministry in Japan

Restoration; February 4, 2018

Posted on February 9, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 61:4-5 They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations. Aliens will shepherd your flocks; foreigners will work your fields and vineyards. It’s interesting … Continue reading →

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Dry Ground; January 31, 2018

Posted on February 4, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 44:3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants. I am very amused at how the Lord … Continue reading →

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Japan; January 24, 2018

Posted on January 26, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 42:10 Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise from the ends of the earth, you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who live in them. Along with … Continue reading →

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Acknowledging God; October 11, 2017

Posted on October 15, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 24:1-2 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters. David starts this Psalm by stating God’s right … Continue reading →

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Communicating the Gospel; September 17, 2017

Posted on September 20, 2017 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 8:12 Then all the people went away to eat and drink, to send portions of food and to celebrate with great joy, because they now understood the words that had been made known to them. It has been pointed … Continue reading →

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Encouragement; July 18, 2017

Posted on July 22, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 19:18 “Yet I reserve seven thousand in Israel—all whose knees have not bowed down to Baal and all whose mouths have not kissed him.” This is an enormously encouraging passage for many pastors, especially those who are distressed … Continue reading →

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Obedience to God; June 5, 2017

Posted on June 8, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 15:22-23 (But Samuel replied: “Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of … Continue reading →

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April 21, 2017

Posted on April 24, 2017 by jgarrott

Acts 2:38-39 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and … Continue reading →

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November 29, 2016

Posted on December 1, 2016 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 9:6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. This passage, from here to the end of the chapter, has been abused as much as any part of the … Continue reading →

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August 4, 2016

Posted on August 7, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 126:5-6 Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him. From our standpoint the number of people who … Continue reading →

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