Tag Archives: delegation

Trusting the Holy Spirit; September 21, 2018

Posted on September 22, 2018 by jgarrott

Romans 15:14 I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, complete in knowledge and competent to instruct one another. This is a very interesting statement on the part of Paul to people whom he had … Continue reading →

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Leadership; September 3, 2018

Posted on September 5, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 27:35-36 After he said this, he took some bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat. They were all encouraged and ate some food themselves. Often leadership requires … Continue reading →

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Church Government; August 18, 2018

Posted on August 20, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 6:2 So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables.” The whole matter of equality, democracy … Continue reading →

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Abilities; March 12, 2018

Posted on March 14, 2018 by jgarrott

Daniel 1:17 To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds. The biggest point of this verse to me is that abilities … Continue reading →

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Leadership Skills; September 14, 2017

Posted on September 17, 2017 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 4:14 After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, “Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your … Continue reading →

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Authority; September 12, 2017

Posted on September 16, 2017 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 2:20 I answered them by saying, “The God of heaven will give us success. We his servants will start rebuilding, but as for you, you have no share in Jerusalem or any claim or historic right to it.” Nehemiah’s … Continue reading →

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Preparation; August 19, 2017

Posted on August 21, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 19:4 Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, and he went out again among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim and turned them back to the Lord, the God of their fathers. When you think about it, … Continue reading →

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Following God’s Plans; July 8, 2017

Posted on July 11, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 11:38 “If you do whatever I command you and walk in my ways and do what is right in my eyes by keeping my statutes and commands, as David my servant did, I will be with you. I … Continue reading →

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April 10, 2017

Posted on April 17, 2017 by jgarrott

John 12:26 “Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.” There are two minor differences in translation between the NIV and the Japanese. The … Continue reading →

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March 18, 2017

Posted on March 23, 2017 by jgarrott

Numbers 11:17 “I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take of the Spirit that is on you and put the Spirit on them. They will help you carry the burden of the people so that … Continue reading →

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