Tag Archives: pastoral ministry

October 23, 2016

Posted on October 25, 2016 by jgarrott

Luke 22:31-32 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” What a deeply meaningful incident! It … Continue reading →

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August 29, 2016

Posted on August 31, 2016 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 10:21 The shepherds are senseless and do not inquire of the Lord; so they do not prosper and all their flock is scattered. Statistical analysis shows that an amazing number of “church leaders” have no real devotional life. That … Continue reading →

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July 16, 2016

Posted on July 18, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 97:11-12 Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name. I have the feeling I’ve written on this before, because the Japanese … Continue reading →

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May 19, 2016

Posted on May 21, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 80:8 You brought a vine out of Egypt; you drove out the nations and planted it. Up to now I have largely overlooked this Psalm, and I dare say I have a lot of company in that. Previously, the … Continue reading →

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April 17, 2016

Posted on April 19, 2016 by jgarrott

1 Chronicles 5:20 He answered their prayers, because they trusted in him. This is a very simple, very fundamental principle of prayer: you need to trust the One to whom you pray. The Japanese translates this verse as “depend on,” … Continue reading →

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April 1, 2016

Posted on April 4, 2016 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.” This needs to be … Continue reading →

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October 15, 2015

Posted on October 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Hebrews 10:23-25 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on towards love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, … Continue reading →

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October 10, 2015

Posted on October 11, 2015 by jgarrott

Titus 2:15 These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you. This chapter is loaded with good, practical teaching about how to live a life pleasing to God, and … Continue reading →

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September 29, 2015

Posted on September 30, 2015 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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September 27, 2015

Posted on September 29, 2015 by jgarrott

Colossians 1:28-29 We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me. It’s not surprising … Continue reading →

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