Tag Archives: ministry in Japan

Racial Discrimination; September 2, 2020

Posted on September 6, 2020 by jgarrott

Acts 10:34-35 Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right.” This was indeed a momentous revelation … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; August 31, 2020

Posted on September 4, 2020 by jgarrott

Acts 8:4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. This verse first struck me a long time ago. This was the response to significant, organized persecution in Jerusalem, energized by Saul of Tarsus, as it explains … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; August 14, 2020

Posted on August 16, 2020 by jgarrott

Luke 10:16 “He who listens to you listens to me; he who rejects you rejects me; but he who rejects me rejects him who sent me.” This verse can be both an encouragement and a frustration to those actively involved … Continue reading →

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Witnessing; August 3, 2020

Posted on August 6, 2020 by jgarrott

Mark 5:18-19 As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. Jesus did not let him, but said, “Go home to your family and tell them how much the Lord has … Continue reading →

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Following Christ; July 13, 2020

Posted on July 16, 2020 by jgarrott

Matt 8:21-22 Another disciple said to him, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” But Jesus told him, “Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead.” I have heard more than one message that, I think, … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; May 12, 2020

Posted on May 15, 2020 by jgarrott

Jude 1:24-25 To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy–to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ … Continue reading →

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Salvation; February 3, 2020

Posted on February 7, 2020 by jgarrott

Romans 9:16 It does not, therefore, depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy. This chapter shows that Paul, too, labored under the burden of trying to understand the infinity of God, even though he, like us, was … Continue reading →

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Accepting Christ; January 20, 2020

Posted on January 23, 2020 by jgarrott

John 13:20 “I tell you the truth, whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me.” Jesus said some things in the Upper Room Discourse that we tend to choke on. This … Continue reading →

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God’s Covenant; November 22, 2019

Posted on November 24, 2019 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 31:33 “This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time,” declares the Lord. “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and … Continue reading →

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Identity; November 13, 2019

Posted on November 15, 2019 by jgarrott

Isaiah 63:16 But you are our Father, though Abraham does not know us or Israel acknowledge us; you, O Lord, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name. This verse would seem to be one of particular … Continue reading →

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