Tag Archives: serving God

Blessing Others; November 19, 2924

Posted on November 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:16 “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” The Sermon on the Mount is one of Jesus’ most famous teachings, but familiarity can often breed contempt. … Continue reading →

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God’s Purpose; November 3, 2024

Posted on November 4, 2024 by jgarrott

Isaiah 45:8 “You heavens above, rain down my righteousness; let the clouds shower it down.Let the earth open wide, let salvation spring up,let righteousness flourish with it; I, the Lord, have created it.” This chapter is famous for naming Cyrus the Persian, a man who knew … Continue reading →

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Our Purpose; October 3, 2024

Posted on October 4, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 44:6 I put no trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory. We all have the tendency to depend on what we can see and feel, when those things are transitory at best. At times it can … Continue reading →

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Motivation; September 19, 2024

Posted on September 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Job 22:21 “Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you.” Some of the things that Eliphaz says are true and reasonable, but when you read through it all, you realize that his motivation … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; August 10, 2024

Posted on August 11, 2024 by jgarrott

Mark 5:20 So the man went away and began to tell in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And all the people were amazed. This is in sharp contrast to what Jesus told various other people to do … Continue reading →

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Credentials; August 8, 2028

Posted on August 9, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 20:30 Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was going by, they shouted, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” Either this incident or a very similar one is recorded in other … Continue reading →

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Harvest; August 3, 2024

Posted on August 4, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 9:37-38 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” This is a famous passage, but one thing jumps out at … Continue reading →

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Ministers; July 23, 2024

Posted on July 24, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 3:15 Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding. What a succinct description of a true minister of the Lord! Once again the Japanese gives fresh insight. Where the NIV says … Continue reading →

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Standards; May 25, 2024

Posted on May 26, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. This is a restating of Romans 12:2, specifically aimed at someone who was already committed to serving God. “Do … Continue reading →

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Speaking for God; May 1, 2024

Posted on May 2, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 10:16 “He who listens to you listens to me; he who rejects you rejects me; but he who rejects me rejects him who sent me.” When you come right down to it, this is a very remarkable statement. It … Continue reading →

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