Category Archives: Christian

January 27, 2017

Posted on January 28, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Peter 4:11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through … Continue reading →

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January 26, 2017

Posted on January 28, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Peter 3:12 “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” It is interesting that Peter, who was … Continue reading →

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January 25, 2017

Posted on January 27, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will … Continue reading →

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January 24, 2017

Posted on January 27, 2017 by jgarrott

James 5:17-18 Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and … Continue reading →

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January 23, 2017

Posted on January 25, 2017 by jgarrott

James 4:4 You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world is hatred towards God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. It’s been a long time since I’ve heard … Continue reading →

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January 22, 2017

Posted on January 25, 2017 by jgarrott

James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. No one likes trials, but they are … Continue reading →

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January 21, 2017

Posted on January 23, 2017 by jgarrott

Hebrews 13:20-21 May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may … Continue reading →

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January 20, 2017

Posted on January 23, 2017 by jgarrott

Philemon 1:6 I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. Reading various English translations I realize that the NIV is something … Continue reading →

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January 19, 2017

Posted on January 22, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 1:12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for … Continue reading →

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January 18, 2017

Posted on January 22, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 5:8 If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. This was before the days of Social Security or “safety nets” of … Continue reading →

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