Tag Archives: growth

Teaching; January 5, 2026

Posted on January 6, 2026 by jgarrott

Exodus 35:34 And he has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamak, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others. Many people have been impressed with the consummate skill of Bezalel and Oholiab, given all they accomplished, but they … Continue reading →

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Delegation; January 3, 2026

Posted on January 4, 2026 by jgarrott

Exodus 18:17-18 Moses’ father-in-law replied, “What you are doing is not good. You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone.” We can learn several … Continue reading →

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Training; January 2, 2026

Posted on January 3, 2026 by jgarrott

Exodus 4:12 “Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.” It is very instructive that Moses, the great leader of the people, had to be trained to do the job. No one in history has … Continue reading →

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New; January 1, 2026

Posted on January 2, 2026 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! Some years I really have to seek the Lord for what the Verse for the Year should be, but this time … Continue reading →

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Judging; March 2, 2025

Posted on March 3, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 11:32 Nevertheless, when we are judged in this way by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be finally condemned with the world. Judging and being judged is a touchy subject! Jesus’ words on the … Continue reading →

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Progressive Revelation; November 24, 2024

Posted on November 25, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 1:74-75 “to rescue us from the hand of our enemies,    and to enable us to serve him without fear     in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.” This expresses the purpose of salvation, in the short term, at any rate. Actually, Zechariah … Continue reading →

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Change; March 7, 2024

Posted on March 8, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 126:5-6 Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him. This is a justly famous passage, beautifully set … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Maturity; September 26, 2023

Posted on September 27, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 9:31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord. I and many others have … Continue reading →

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Each Part; June 12, 2022

Posted on June 15, 2022 by jgarrott

Ephesians 4:16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Growth, and for that matter success, is dependent on structure and cooperative … Continue reading →

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Changing; April 30, 2022

Posted on May 2, 2022 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 13:23 Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard its spots? Neither can you do good who are accustomed to doing evil. This is a truly famous verse, and it speaks of the dangers of habit. The first … Continue reading →

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