Tag Archives: ministry in Japan

Tears Before Joy; September 30, 2022

Posted on October 3, 2022 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. This is a justly famous passage, and it … Continue reading →

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The Purpose of Blessings; September 1, 2022

Posted on September 4, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 67:1-2 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. The more I read the Bible the more I … Continue reading →

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The Joy of the Lord; August 30, 2022

Posted on September 1, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 65:8 Those living far away fear your wonders; where morning dawns and evening fades you call forth songs of joy. There is no limit to God, and so no limit to His influence or to how His creation should … Continue reading →

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Time; July 26, 2022

Posted on July 30, 2022 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 29:36 Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced at what God had brought about for his people, because it was done so quickly. One thing that both the Bible and experience teach us is that God’s timing and ours … Continue reading →

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The Name of the Lord; July 18, 2022

Posted on July 23, 2022 by jgarrott

1 Chronicles 16:10 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. One thing about the Biblical period, and particularly that of the Old Testament, that we don’t identify with is the matter of … Continue reading →

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Personal Evangelism; July 9, 2022

Posted on July 14, 2022 by jgarrott

1 Peter 3:15-16 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and … Continue reading →

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Active Faith; May 23, 2022

Posted on May 26, 2022 by jgarrott

Romans 4:21 being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. This verse is a sentence fragment both in English and in Japanese, but I feel it contains a vital truth. Yesterday I spoke on Living … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; May 22, 2022

Posted on May 26, 2022 by jgarrott

Acts 28:24 Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe. What strikes me about this short verse is the difference between those who believed and those who didn’t believe Paul’s Gospel of the Kingdom. Their background … Continue reading →

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Rewards; May 6, 2022

Posted on May 10, 2022 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 31:16 This is what the Lord says:“Restrain your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears, for your work will be rewarded,” declares the Lord. It’s significant to remember that Jeremiah ministered in the southern kingdom of Judah, but … Continue reading →

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Japan; April 25, 2022

Posted on April 27, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 42:4 “In his law the islands will put their hope.” One of the many reasons Isaiah is my favorite book of the Old Testament is its many references to islands. Being born, raised, and called to minister in Japan, … Continue reading →

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