Tag Archives: gifting

Personal Evangelism; May 17, 2023

Posted on May 18, 2023 by jgarrott

Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise. I have heard this verse used many times to encourage personal evangelism. It may well be the origin of the phrase, … Continue reading →

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Loving Jesus; April 14, 2023

Posted on April 15, 2023 by jgarrott

John 21:16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” As much as I think Jesus enjoyed the 40 … Continue reading →

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Humility; March 7, 2023

Posted on March 8, 2023 by jgarrott

Numbers 12:1-2 Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses because of his Cushite wife, for he had married a Cushite. “Has the Lord spoken only through Moses?” they asked. “Hasn’t he also spoken through us?” And the Lord heard … Continue reading →

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A Kingdom of Priests; March 6, 2023

Posted on March 7, 2023 by jgarrott

Exodus 19:5-6 “Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a … Continue reading →

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Sharing Christ; February 24, 2023

Posted on February 25, 2023 by jgarrott

1 John 1:3-4 We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. We write this to make … 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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Leadership; July 31, 2022

Posted on August 3, 2022 by jgarrott

Nehemiah 12:43 And on that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced. The sound of rejoicing in Jerusalem could be heard far away. It is interesting, and meaningful, … Continue reading →

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Preaching; March 26, 2022

Posted on March 29, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:43 Do not snatch the word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws. This is the prayer of an honest preacher. Seminaries teach classes in preaching, and some people spend hours honing … Continue reading →

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Pastors; February 13, 2022

Posted on February 15, 2022 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. … Continue reading →

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Diversity; October 11, 2021

Posted on October 14, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 7:7 I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that. I read the English first and chose this verse, but then I … Continue reading →

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