Tag Archives: gifting

Mentoring; August 22, 2017

Posted on August 23, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 26:5 He sought God during the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God. As long as he sought the Lord, God gave him success. Zechariah was obviously a good mentor, keeping the king on … Continue reading →

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Solomon’s Pride; August 9, 2017

Posted on August 14, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Chronicles 28:9 “And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts. If you … 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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Diligence; June 29, 2017

Posted on July 1, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 4:29 God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore. This description of Solomon would put him right up there with Newton in terms of intellect … Continue reading →

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Confidence vs. Conceit; June 7, 2017

Posted on June 9, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 17:37 “The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you.” … Continue reading →

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March 8, 2017

Posted on March 10, 2017 by jgarrott

Exodus 31:6 “Moreover, I have appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to help him. Also I have given skill to all the craftsmen to make everything I have commanded you.” Where the Japanese, following the Hebrew, … Continue reading →

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November 6, 2016

Posted on November 8, 2016 by jgarrott

Acts 9:34 “Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and tidy up your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up. Peter’s focus was on Jesus, first and last and in the middle. We get all caught up in … Continue reading →

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November 1, 2016

Posted on November 2, 2016 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.” This is a famous incident, and … Continue reading →

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July 27, 2016

Posted on July 30, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:98-100 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me. I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey … Continue reading →

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March 5, 2016

Posted on March 6, 2016 by jgarrott

Luke 10:40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to … Continue reading →

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