Tag Archives: pastoral ministry

Parenting; November 18, 2018

Posted on November 23, 2018 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. … Continue reading →

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Theology; November 12, 2018

Posted on November 13, 2018 by jgarrott

Colossians 1:23 This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. Sometimes Paul writes stuff that makes Quantum Mechanics look simple by comparison! … 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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Pastoral Ministry; August 31, 2018

Posted on September 2, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 20:20-21 “You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have taught you publicly and from house to house. I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn … Continue reading →

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Serving God; May 24, 2018

Posted on May 28, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 24:45-46 “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time? It will be good for that servant whose … Continue reading →

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Motive for Ministry; April 6, 2018

Posted on April 8, 2018 by jgarrott

John 21:17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know … Continue reading →

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Shepherds; February 10, 2018

Posted on February 12, 2018 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 3:15 “Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.” We sometimes forget that “pastor” means “shepherd.” This verse calls to mind Paul’s famous words to the Ephesians: “It was … Continue reading →

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Intercession; February 5, 2018

Posted on February 10, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 62:6-7 I have posted watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the Lord, give yourselves no rest, and give him no rest till he establishes Jerusalem and makes … Continue reading →

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Shepherding; December 5, 2017

Posted on December 7, 2017 by jgarrott

Isaiah 40:11 He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. The Bible gives us many word pictures of God, but … Continue reading →

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Honesty; November 10, 2017

Posted on November 13, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 78:36-37 But then they would flatter him with their mouths, lying to him with their tongues; their hearts were not loyal to him, they were not faithful to his covenant. Human beings have a remarkable capacity for putting on … Continue reading →

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