Tag Archives: gifting

Sharing; April 2, 2025

Posted on April 3, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Peter 3:15-16 But in your hearts revere 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 respect, keeping a clear … Continue reading →

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Unity in Diversity; March 4, 2025

Posted on March 5, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 12:18-20 But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. If they were all one part, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, … Continue reading →

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Marriage; February 27, 2025

Posted on February 28, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 7:17 Nevertheless, each person should live as a believer in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to them, just as God has called them. This is the rule I lay down in all the churches. This is one area … Continue reading →

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This Life and the Next; June 29, 2024

Posted on June 30, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 30:11-12 You turned my wailing into dancing;    you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent.    Lord my God, I will praise you forever. The heading for this Psalm says, “A Psalm of David. A … Continue reading →

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The Evangelistic Imperative; May 9, 2024

Posted on May 10, 2024 by jgarrott

Acts 2:38-39 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and … Continue reading →

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The Evangelistic Imperative; April 7, 2024

Posted on April 8, 2024 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 3:18 “When I say to a wicked man, ‘You will surely die,” and you do not warn him or speak out to dissuade him from his evil ways in order to save his life, that wicked man will die … Continue reading →

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Purpose; April 2, 2024

Posted on April 3, 2024 by jgarrott

John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. I dearly love this section of Scripture, and I’ve even … Continue reading →

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Missions; March 10, 2024

Posted on March 11, 2024 by jgarrott

Isaiah 45:22 “Turn to me and be saved,all you ends of the earth,for I am God, and there is no other.” I have had people put down the whole idea of missions to me, saying, “They have their religions. Why … Continue reading →

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Keeping On; January 15, 2024

Posted on January 16, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 4:5 But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry. To be honest, every word in these eight verses resonates in my heart and … 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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