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Church Leadership; October 5, 2023

Posted on October 6, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 14:23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust. I have long been impressed by the organization, or you might … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of God; September 23, 2023

Posted on September 24, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 8:15-17 When they arrived, they prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. … Continue reading →

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Elitism; August 22, 2023

Posted on August 23, 2023 by jgarrott

John 7:47-49 “You mean he has deceived you also?” the Pharisees retorted. “Has any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed in him? No! But this mob that knows nothing of the law–there is a curse on them.” Ah, … Continue reading →

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Ikigai; February 13, 2023

Posted on February 14, 2023 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 3:8 For now we really live, since you are standing firm in the Lord. The Japanese of this verse uses an expression that I have recently seen taken up in multiple English articles, pointed out because there isn’t … Continue reading →

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Equality in Christ; January 28, 2023

Posted on January 31, 2023 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 1:21-22 Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set His seal of ownership on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is … Continue reading →

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Credentials; January 28, 2022

Posted on January 31, 2022 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 3:4-6 Such confidence as this is ours through Christ before God. Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. He has made us competent as ministers of a … Continue reading →

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Leaders; December 29, 2021

Posted on January 3, 2022 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 30:21 Their leader will be one of their own; their ruler will arise from among them. I will bring him near and he will come close to me, for who is he who will devote himself to be close … Continue reading →

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God’s Schedule; December 27, 2021

Posted on December 30, 2021 by jgarrott

Isaiah 51:2 “Look to Abraham, your father, and to Sarah, who gave you birth. When I called him he was but one, and I blessed him and made him many.” It struck me just now that at the time Abraham … Continue reading →

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Reward for Ministry; October 30, 2021

Posted on November 2, 2021 by jgarrott

Philemon 1:7 Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints. Here we have a record of one of the rewards of pastoral ministry. There is indeed deep joy and … Continue reading →

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Motivation; October 25, 2021

Posted on October 27, 2021 by jgarrott

2 Thessalonians 1:11 With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by … Continue reading →

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