Tag Archives: joy

Joy!; November 1, 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020 by jgarrott

Romans 5:1-4 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the … Continue reading →

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Grace and Truth; October 19, 2020

Posted on October 22, 2020 by jgarrott

John 1:16-17 From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. I get happy every time I read John 1! It’s … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Compassion; July 22, 2020

Posted on July 25, 2020 by jgarrott

Matthew 14:14 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. This is such a picture of Jesus’ heart. He had just been told of his cousin John’s execution by Herod, and … Continue reading →

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Trouble; June 2, 2020

Posted on June 4, 2020 by jgarrott

Psalm 30:4-5 Sing to the Lord, you saints of his; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. The … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Truth; May 10, 2020

Posted on May 12, 2020 by jgarrott

3 John 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. Every time I read 3 John this verse jumps out at me because it is so true in my own life, … Continue reading →

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Truth; May 9, 2020

Posted on May 11, 2020 by jgarrott

2 John 1:1-2 The elder, To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth–and not I only, but also all who know the truth–because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us … 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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Suffering; March 9, 2020

Posted on March 14, 2020 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him. Reading this I immediately thought of a report I read just recently of persecuted believers … Continue reading →

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Children of Light; March 5, 2020

Posted on March 7, 2020 by jgarrott

Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light. Once again, I could preach on any verse in this chapter! This one, however, in a way summarizes the rest. … Continue reading →

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JOY; February 23, 2020

Posted on February 25, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 12:19 Everything we do, dear friends, is for your strengthening. This should be true for every minister of the Gospel, but sadly, ministers struggle with being self-centered just like everyone else. I think the majority at least have … Continue reading →

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