Tag Archives: stewardship

Regulations; October 5, 2025

Posted on October 6, 2025 by jgarrott

Acts 15:28 “It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond the following requirements:” The early believers were aware that their authority came from God, and specifically from the Holy Spirit. They had … Continue reading →

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Priorities; September 30, 2025

Posted on October 1, 2025 by jgarrott

Acts 5:41-42 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is … 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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Faithfulness; September 10, 2025

Posted on September 11, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 25:21 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” I have no idea how many times … Continue reading →

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Advice; July 22, 2025

Posted on July 23, 2025 by jgarrott

Proverbs 12:15 The way of fools seems right to them,    but the wise listen to advice. I almost didn’t keep reading, after hitting this first verse in today’s passage. Not all advice is wise, or righteous, or honest, but a refusal … Continue reading →

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God’s Omniscience; June 30, 2025

Posted on July 1, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 94:9-11 Does he who fashioned the ear not hear?    Does he who formed the eye not see?Does he who disciplines nations not punish?    Does he who teaches mankind lack knowledge?The Lord knows all human plans;    he knows that they are futile. This is one of the … Continue reading →

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What Really Matters; June 28, 2025

Posted on June 29, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 90:17 May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us;    establish the work of our hands for us—    yes, establish the work of our hands. There are several strange, even ironic, things about this Psalm. It is the only one … Continue reading →

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Faith; June 6, 2025

Posted on June 7, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 38:5 Into your hands I commit my spirit;    deliver me, Lord, my faithful God. The first line of this jumps out because it is what Jesus said from the cross. Different translations render the last part of the verse differently. The … Continue reading →

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Inheritance; May 30, 2025

Posted on May 31, 2025 by jgarrott

Psalm 16:6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;    surely I have a delightful inheritance. This verse, on the face of it, refers to land received when Canaan was parceled out to the Israelites. However, it was a verse … Continue reading →

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