Tag Archives: gifts

Tools; August 5, 2019

Posted on August 7, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 44:6-7 I do not trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory; but you give us victory over our enemies, you put our adversaries to shame. Weapons, or any tools, for that matter, are all well … Continue reading →

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Gifting; December 21, 2018

Posted on December 23, 2018 by jgarrott

1 Peter 4:10-11 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone … Continue reading →

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Gifts; October 30, 2018

Posted on November 2, 2018 by jgarrott

Ephesians 4:7 But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. This theme is mentioned repeatedly in the New Testament, elsewhere by Paul (1 Corinthians 12:7, Romans 12:6) and Peter (1 Peter 4:10). Different words … Continue reading →

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Peace; July 26, 2018

Posted on July 29, 2018 by jgarrott

John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” I could read and meditate on … Continue reading →

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Our Portion; November 25, 2017

Posted on December 1, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:57 You are my portion, O Lord; I have promised to obey your words. Especially at this time of year, but really all the time, we tend to think about, “What am I going to get?” For the person … 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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February 24, 2017

Posted on February 26, 2017 by jgarrott

Exodus 4:2 Then the Lord said to him, “What is that in your hand?” “A staff,” he replied. God’s provision is abundant, but all too often we fail to recognize it. It had probably never occurred to Moses that God … 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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June 17, 2015

Posted on June 18, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 1:6-7 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a … Continue reading →

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February 19, 2015

Posted on February 22, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 18:2-4 He called a little child and had him stand among them. And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles … Continue reading →

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