Tag Archives: training

Childlike; March 13, 2026

Posted on March 14, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew was deeply impressed by Jesus’ attitude toward children. He had been a tax collector, which … Continue reading →

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Training; March 3, 2026

Posted on March 4, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 11:1 After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee. Here’s an important detail about Jesus’ ministry that we might overlook. In the previous chapter it talks … Continue reading →

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Learning from God; February 23, 2026

Posted on February 24, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:2 And he began to teach them. The following verses are some of the most famous statements in all literature, hitting people between the eyes with their simplicity and power. Jesus taught His disciples a lot by example, but … Continue reading →

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Repentance; February 22, 2026

Posted on February 23, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Some people hang up at the various differences among even the synoptic Gospels, (Matthew, Mark, Luke) but that overlooks the point that they … Continue reading →

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Education; February 10, 2026

Posted on February 11, 2026 by jgarrott

Proverbs 22:6 Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. This is a very famous verse, and it is true throughout history. However, our understanding of it is often … Continue reading →

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God’s Choice; January 14, 2026

Posted on January 15, 2026 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 7:8 “Now then, tell my servant David, ‘This is what the Lord Almighty says: I took you from the pasture, from tending the flock, and appointed you ruler over my people Israel.’” God’s timing is perfect. Just yesterday, a friend of mine … Continue reading →

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More Training; January 10, 2026

Posted on January 11, 2026 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 8:5 Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the Lord your God disciplines you. I was torn in reading this, whether to write on verse 3, that Jesus quoted to the devil when He was … Continue reading →

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Training; January 2, 2026

Posted on January 3, 2026 by jgarrott

Exodus 4:12 “Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.” It is very instructive that Moses, the great leader of the people, had to be trained to do the job. No one in history has … Continue reading →

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Preparation; November 18, 2024

Posted on November 19, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Even Jesus had to be prepared for His ministry, and experiencing and resisting major temptation was a major part of that. There are … Continue reading →

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The Golden Rule; August 14, 2024

Posted on August 15, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 6:31 Do to others as you would have them do to you. I regularly deal with the Golden Rule in my marriage counseling, because as I tell couples, it can be very dangerous, particularly between men and women. The … Continue reading →

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