Tag Archives: abilities

The Gift of the Holy Spirit; March 31, 2026

Posted on April 1, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 11:13 “If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” The verses ahead of this … Continue reading →

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Humility and Pride; March 18, 2026

Posted on March 19, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:22 They were very sad and began to say to him one after the other, “Surely you don’t mean me, Lord?” It strikes me that by this time, the disciples had been with Jesus long enough to know two … Continue reading →

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Fellow-workers; November 6, 2025

Posted on November 7, 2025 by jgarrott

Philemon 1:7 Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people. We tend to think of Paul as some sort of “Christian Superman,” given all that he did for the Gospel … Continue reading →

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Faithfulness; September 10, 2025

Posted on September 11, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 25:21 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” I have no idea how many times … Continue reading →

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Pride vs. Wisdom; July 21, 2025

Posted on July 22, 2025 by jgarrott

Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Pride is a funny thing. It creates false expectations in the one who has it, like inflating a balloon, and when that balloon is popped, it seems disastrous. … Continue reading →

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Focus; June 2, 2025

Posted on June 3, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 21:1, 13 The king rejoices in your strength, Lord. How great is his joy in the victories you give!Be exalted in your strength, Lord; we will sing and praise your might. Again, this was either written for/about David or he wrote it in the … Continue reading →

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Stewardship; May 12, 2025

Posted on May 13, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Chronicles 29:14 “But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.” It’s interesting how … Continue reading →

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Gifting; April 3, 2025

Posted on April 4, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Peter 4:10-11 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone … Continue reading →

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Humility; December 16, 2023

Posted on December 17, 2023 by jgarrott

Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. The Japanese is a little bit richer than the NIV here, saying, “Have this attitude among you, just as it can be seen in Christ Jesus.” This … Continue reading →

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Grasping; December 21, 2022

Posted on December 22, 2022 by jgarrott

Philippians 2:6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped. We grasp, or grasp at, many things, but Jesus, our ultimate Example, didn’t do that. The things mentioned in this passage are … Continue reading →

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