Category Archives: encouragement

November 2, 2016

Posted on November 4, 2016 by jgarrott

Acts 7:59-60 While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep. By … Continue reading →

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November 1, 2016

Posted on November 2, 2016 by jgarrott

Acts 6:2 So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables.” This is a famous incident, and … Continue reading →

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October 31, 2016

Posted on November 2, 2016 by jgarrott

Acts 4:28-30 “They did what your power and will had decided beforehand should happen. Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Stretch out your hand to heal and perform miraculous signs … Continue reading →

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October 30, 2016

Posted on November 1, 2016 by jgarrott

Acts 3:6 Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” This is of course an extremely familiar story to anyone who ever … Continue reading →

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October 29, 2016

Posted on November 1, 2016 by jgarrott

Acts 2:46-47 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord … Continue reading →

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October 28, 2016

Posted on October 31, 2016 by jgarrott

Acts 1:14 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. This is the very first mention of Jesus’ brothers as being among the believers, or even those … Continue reading →

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October 27, 2016

Posted on October 31, 2016 by jgarrott

John 17:20 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message.” It has always been very meaningful to me that Jesus prayed for us today in the hours before … Continue reading →

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October 26, 2016

Posted on October 28, 2016 by jgarrott

John 17:15 “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.” Often enough, conditions in the world, in life, make us want just to escape. That’s natural, but … Continue reading →

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October 25, 2016

Posted on October 27, 2016 by jgarrott

John 17:4 “I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.” It is the prayer of every servant of God that they be able to make this statement before they leave this earth. … Continue reading →

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October 24, 2016

Posted on October 27, 2016 by jgarrott

Luke 22:43-44 An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. Under some circumstances, prayer can be really hard … Continue reading →

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