Tag Archives: priorities

Priorities; November 11, 2021

Posted on November 15, 2021 by jgarrott

3 John 1:2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. John knew his friend well, and had no worries about his … Continue reading →

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Desires; November 4, 2021

Posted on November 7, 2021 by jgarrott

James 4:2-3 You do not have, because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. This issue on the face … Continue reading →

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Pleasure; October 29, 2021

Posted on October 31, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 5:6 But the widow who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives. Paul is talking about widows here, but this statement could apply to anyone, and a lot of people would fit into this category. God … Continue reading →

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Pastoral Ministry; October 23, 2021

Posted on October 25, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 3:8-9 For now we really live, since you are standing firm in the Lord. How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of … Continue reading →

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God’s Supply; October 7, 2021

Posted on October 9, 2021 by jgarrott

Romans 8:32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all–how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? It’s very easy to understand why this is my wife’s favorite … Continue reading →

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Delegation; September 20, 2021

Posted on September 22, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 6:2-4 So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. Brothers, choose seven men from among … Continue reading →

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Fame; August 26, 2021

Posted on August 30, 2021 by jgarrott

Luke 6:12 One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. I used to think this was largely hyperbole, but having a wife who will get up at all hours … Continue reading →

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Morning Devotions; August 13, 2021

Posted on August 15, 2021 by jgarrott

Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. This verse has always been an encouragement to me, but a lot … Continue reading →

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Seeking God; June 16, 2021

Posted on June 20, 2021 by jgarrott

Psalms 27:8 My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek. This Psalm is loaded with familiar, dearly loved passages, many of which have been set to music. However, I think this verse is what … Continue reading →

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Luke; March 13, 2021

Posted on March 17, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 16:10 After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them. Luke has got to be one of the most humble, obedient … Continue reading →

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