Tag Archives: Father God

Spiritual Children; June 18, 2022

Posted on June 21, 2022 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. … Continue reading →

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Parenting; April 7, 2022

Posted on April 13, 2022 by jgarrott

Proverbs 19:18 Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death. This verse really brings out the difficulties of Bible translation! The Japanese renders it as, “Discipline your child while there … Continue reading →

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Benediction; October 15, 2021

Posted on October 18, 2021 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 13:14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Once again I was undecided among several verses in this chapter as to … Continue reading →

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Listening to God; August 28, 2021

Posted on August 31, 2021 by jgarrott

Luke 9:18 Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say I am?” Two things are of interest about this simple verse. The first is that Jesus didn’t … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; August 5, 2021

Posted on August 9, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 7:11 “If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!” Just because a Scripture is familiar … Continue reading →

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Seeking God; July 21, 2021

Posted on July 24, 2021 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 29:13 “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah was tasked by God with bringing messages of condemnation and destruction and also incredible and glorious hope. This verse brings to mind … Continue reading →

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Prayer; April 16, 2021

Posted on April 17, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 6:7-8 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask … Continue reading →

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Fatherlessness; January 22, 2021

Posted on January 23, 2021 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 24:18 Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and the Lord your God redeemed you from there. That is why I command you to do this. We can be thoughtlessly cruel, and Moses didn’t want that to happen. He … Continue reading →

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The Son; April 20, 2020

Posted on April 22, 2020 by jgarrott

Hebrews 1:1-2 In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, … Continue reading →

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Prayer; January 25, 2020

Posted on January 27, 2020 by jgarrott

John 16:26-27 “In that day you will ask in my name. I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf. No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I … Continue reading →

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