Tag Archives: leadership

August 7, 2016

Posted on August 9, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 132:9 May your priests be clothed with righteousness; may your saints sing for joy. This is a very interesting prayer. It seems entirely reasonable that the Psalmist would ask that God’s people sing for joy, since he himself would … Continue reading →

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March 31, 2016

Posted on April 2, 2016 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 8:7 And the Lord told him: “Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected me as their king.” What the Lord said to Samuel can … Continue reading →

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November 15, 2015

Posted on November 16, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 12:23 “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right.” I would imagine that … Continue reading →

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July 17, 2015

Posted on July 19, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 69:6 May those who hope in you not be disgraced because of me, O Lord, the Lord Almighty; may those who seek you not be put to shame because of me, O God of Israel. This strikes me as … Continue reading →

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July 29, 2014

Posted on July 30, 2014 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 3:15 “Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.” Leadership is important. Human beings are social creatures, which is why the frequent Biblical metaphor of sheep is so appropriate. … Continue reading →

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March 14, 2014

Posted on March 16, 2014 by jgarrott

1 Kings 3:9 “So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?” Every leader with sense has prayed this prayer in … Continue reading →

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March 13, 2014

Posted on March 16, 2014 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 23:3-4 “When one rules over men in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God, he is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain that brings the grass … Continue reading →

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March 9, 2014

Posted on March 11, 2014 by jgarrott

Judges 5:2 “When the princes in Israel take the lead, when the people offer themselves – Praise the LORD! The last verse of the book of Judges gives the tenor of the whole period between Joshua and Samuel: “In those … Continue reading →

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August 19, 2013

Posted on August 21, 2013 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 12:23 “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right.” As I read just … Continue reading →

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September 18, 2012

Posted on September 18, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Smuel 26:9 But David said to Abishai, “Don’t destroy him! Who can lay a hand on the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?” This verse, and similar expression throughout this chapter as well as in chapter 24, are often quoted … Continue reading →

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