Tag Archives: opportunities

Response to Persecution; October 1, 2025

Posted on October 2, 2025 by jgarrott

Acts 8:4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Just like the apostles in yesterday’s reading, the “ordinary believers,” on being scattered by persecution, continued to do the very thing that had provoked the persecution! The pressure … Continue reading →

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The Great Commission; September 29, 2025

Posted on September 30, 2025 by jgarrott

Acts 2:38-39 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for … Continue reading →

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God’s Supply; September 22, 2025

Posted on September 23, 2025 by jgarrott

John 3:34 For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. This was written specifically about Jesus, but it actually applies to everyone whom God sends. Problems in ministry are never because of … Continue reading →

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The Flow of Time; August 9, 2025

Posted on August 10, 2025 by jgarrott

Isaiah 42:9 “See, the former things have taken place,    and new things I declare;before they spring into being    I announce them to you.” Everywhere I read in Isaiah resonates in me, often leaving me at a loss as to what I am to write … Continue reading →

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Favoritism; January 8, 2024

Posted on January 9, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 5:21 I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism. In the middle of various detailed instructions about pastoral … Continue reading →

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Reasons to Believe; August 6, 2023

Posted on August 7, 2023 by jgarrott

John 2:11 This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him. Having been raised as a tea-totaling Baptist, it’s always been impressive to … Continue reading →

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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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Blessing People; June 21, 2022

Posted on June 27, 2022 by jgarrott

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. Paul … Continue reading →

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Exercising Authority; April 12, 2022

Posted on April 17, 2022 by jgarrott

Luke 22:25-26 Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be … Continue reading →

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Living Wisely; February 4, 2022

Posted on February 6, 2022 by jgarrott

Ephesians 5:15-17 Be very careful, then, how you live–not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Talk about a familiar … Continue reading →

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