Tag Archives: parenting

Work; June 1, 2019

Posted on June 6, 2019 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.” In some circles, this is about as politically incorrect a statement as could be made! … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Pastoral Ministry; May 26, 2019

Posted on May 27, 2019 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 →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Spiritual Growth; May 18, 2019

Posted on May 19, 2019 by jgarrott

Philippians 4:12-13 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Calling; May 5, 2019

Posted on May 7, 2019 by jgarrott

Ephesians 4:1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. For someone with a good background in the faith, this one little verse takes care of just … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Faith; May 4, 2019

Posted on May 6, 2019 by jgarrott

Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Fear of the Lord; March 23, 2019

Posted on April 1, 2019 by jgarrott

Acts 26:17-18 “‘I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fathers; January 31, 2019

Posted on February 1, 2019 by jgarrott

Luke 1:17 “And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Children and Fruit; January 21, 2019

Posted on January 25, 2019 by jgarrott

Matthew 3:8-10 “Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not think you can say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham. The ax … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Discipline; January 10, 2019

Posted on January 12, 2019 by jgarrott

Revelation 3:19 Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent. Verse 20 is very famous, depicted in paintings and quoted in songs and evangelistic materials. However, this verse is generally overlooked, because we don’t like … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment