Category Archives: encouragement

Stewardship of Our Bodies; May 21, 2020

Posted on May 24, 2020 by jgarrott

Exodus 15:26 He said, “If you listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring … Continue reading →

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God’s Invitation; May 20, 2020

Posted on May 22, 2020 by jgarrott

Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. This invitation might seem … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Warfare; May 19, 2020

Posted on May 22, 2020 by jgarrott

Revelation 20:9 They marched across the breadth of the earth and surrounded the camp of God’s people, the city he loves. But fire came down from heaven and devoured them. When I first read through today’s passage I wondered how … Continue reading →

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Priorities; May 18, 2020

Posted on May 21, 2020 by jgarrott

Revelation 12:11 They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death. These readings were chosen on the basis of the … Continue reading →

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Hearing God; May 17, 2020

Posted on May 21, 2020 by jgarrott

Revelation 3:22 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” This verse is extremely familiar to me because I use it as part of my regular faith declarations. The declaration in question goes, … Continue reading →

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Standards; May 16, 2020

Posted on May 18, 2020 by jgarrott

Revelation 3:8 “I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.” I … Continue reading →

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Consequences; May 15, 2020

Posted on May 17, 2020 by jgarrott

Revelation 2:23 I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. This is not a feel-good message! … Continue reading →

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Gratitude; May 14, 2020

Posted on May 17, 2020 by jgarrott

Revelation 2:4-5 Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love. Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to … Continue reading →

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The Bible; May 13, 2020

Posted on May 15, 2020 by jgarrott

Revelation 1:3 Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near. We tend to forget that when … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; May 12, 2020

Posted on May 15, 2020 by jgarrott

Jude 1:24-25 To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy–to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ … Continue reading →

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