Category Archives: encouragement

Fear; May 6, 2020

Posted on May 8, 2020 by jgarrott

1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. This would seem to be a very timely … Continue reading →

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Love; May 5, 2020

Posted on May 7, 2020 by jgarrott

1 John 4:11-12 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in … Continue reading →

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Failures; May 4, 2020

Posted on May 7, 2020 by jgarrott

1 John 3:19-20 This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he … Continue reading →

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Sin; May 3, 2020

Posted on May 5, 2020 by jgarrott

1 John 3:6 No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known him. For once I have an almost violent reaction against the Japanese translation of this verse, … Continue reading →

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Desires; May 2, 2020

Posted on May 4, 2020 by jgarrott

1 John 2:17 The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever. The Bible is so full of rich truth! It is like a deliciously rich dessert that is also nutritionally … Continue reading →

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The Apostle John; May 1, 2020

Posted on May 4, 2020 by jgarrott

1 John 2:3-6 We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. The man who says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in … Continue reading →

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Freedom; April 30, 2020

Posted on May 2, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Peter 2:16-17 Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king. The Bible … Continue reading →

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Holy; April 29, 2020

Posted on May 1, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Peter 1:14-16 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: … Continue reading →

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Joy; April 28, 2020

Posted on April 30, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Peter 1:8-9 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal … Continue reading →

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James the Brother of Jesus; April 27, 2020

Posted on April 30, 2020 by jgarrott

James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. James is the opposite of politically correct, which is why his letter is so valuable. I think he learned that from his older Brother! Reading this letter … Continue reading →

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