Tag Archives: grace

Walking in Grace; June 2, 2019

Posted on June 6, 2019 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 1:17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. After focusing on how much he had needed God’s grace, and that it was indeed poured out on … Continue reading →

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Working Faith; May 25, 2019

Posted on May 27, 2019 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 1:3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. This verse is one of many Biblical responses … Continue reading →

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Sexual Immorality; March 14, 2019

Posted on March 23, 2019 by jgarrott

Acts 15:10-11 “Now then, why do you try to test God by putting on the necks of Gentiles a yoke that neither we nor our ancestors have been able to bear? No! We believe it is through the grace of … Continue reading →

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Sharing God’s Blessings; February 2, 2019

Posted on February 10, 2019 by jgarrott

Luke 1:58 Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy. God’s blessings are to be shared in various ways, and one of those is simply to let others know about … Continue reading →

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Love; December 27, 2018

Posted on December 30, 2018 by jgarrott

1 John 3:18 Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. John wrote a good bit on this theme, but he was only echoing what he saw and heard in Jesus. In … Continue reading →

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God’s Part and Our Part; December 23, 2018

Posted on December 26, 2018 by jgarrott

2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Christian living is always a tension between what God has … Continue reading →

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Close to God; December 17, 2018

Posted on December 21, 2018 by jgarrott

James 4:7-8 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Verse 7 … Continue reading →

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Mercy; December 16, 2018

Posted on December 18, 2018 by jgarrott

James 2:12-13 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment! Christian living isn’t … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace; December 3, 2018

Posted on December 6, 2018 by jgarrott

Titus 3:3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. Wow. Talk about a description of modern society! It’s important to note that Paul isn’t giving this description from a … Continue reading →

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Welfare; November 24, 2018

Posted on November 27, 2018 by jgarrott

2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “If a man will not work, he shall not eat.” The whole matter of welfare assistance programs is very big in society today. Large sections … Continue reading →

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