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Training Disciples; May 11, 2026

Posted on May 12, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 15:32 Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the believers. This is perfectly in line with Ephesians 4:11-12. “So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of … Continue reading →

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On-the-Job Training; May 8, 2026

Posted on May 9, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 13:2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Our theme is Training Disciples, but sometimes that is simply recognizing and … Continue reading →

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God’s Provision; March 29, 2026

Posted on March 30, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 9:3 He told them: “Take nothing for the journey—no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra shirt.” Here, Jesus is sending out the 12, and in the next chapter He sends out the 72. That said, these are … Continue reading →

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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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