Tag Archives: stewardship

Waiting Expectantly; January 1, 2025

Posted on January 2, 2025 by jgarrott

Isaiah 40:30-31 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. As familiar as … Continue reading →

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Lifespan; October 10, 2024

Posted on October 11, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 90:12 Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. The first two lines of verse 10 are famous, referring to 70 or 80 years as a normal lifespan, but the point of it all … Continue reading →

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Depending on God; July 2, 2024

Posted on July 3, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 41:5 My enemies say of me in malice, “When will he die and his name perish?” It is clear from the Psalms that David had plenty of enemies, and he had occasional serious health issues. Even so, he kept his … Continue reading →

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Stewardship; April 23, 2024

Posted on April 24, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 13:12 “Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him.” This seems manifestly unfair to many people, but we’re talking about spiritual realities … Continue reading →

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The Results of Serving God; April 18, 2024

Posted on April 19, 2024 by jgarrott

Malachi 3:18 And you will again see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not. This is a justly famous chapter, but I think we need to look at it … Continue reading →

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Passing On Blessings; March 26, 2024

Posted on March 27, 2024 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.” The fact that the English “you” … Continue reading →

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Depending on God; March 18, 2024

Posted on March 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 17:14 Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. The passage from verse five on is very rich, with many beautiful and justly famous … Continue reading →

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True Wealth; February 28, 2024

Posted on February 29, 2024 by jgarrott

Job 22:25 “Then the Almighty will be your gold, the choicest silver for you.” I’m always cautious when reading what Job’s friends said to him, but there is sometimes truth wrapped up in the platitudes. This verse, particularly as the … Continue reading →

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Fulfillment; February 16, 2024

Posted on February 17, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 21:3-4 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be … Continue reading →

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Pride; February 9, 2024

Posted on February 11, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours. I don’t think I’ve ever written on … Continue reading →

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