Tag Archives: trusting God

Anxiety; December 22, 2018

Posted on December 26, 2018 by jgarrott

1 Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. These two verses are very famous, but many people don’t … Continue reading →

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Confidence; December 11, 2018

Posted on December 13, 2018 by jgarrott

Hebrews 10:35-36 (So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. “Accuser” is the devil’s name, … Continue reading →

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The Word of God; December 8, 2018

Posted on December 11, 2018 by jgarrott

Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. As long as I … Continue reading →

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Parenting; November 18, 2018

Posted on November 23, 2018 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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Faith; October 29, 2018

Posted on November 2, 2018 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 →

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God is For Us; September 12, 2018

Posted on September 14, 2018 by jgarrott

Romans 8:31 What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? Actually, the first part of this verse seems like an appropriate response to the whole chapter. There is so … Continue reading →

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Hope and Faith; September 7, 2018

Posted on September 9, 2018 by jgarrott

Romans 4:18 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” I don’t know how clear this is in Greek, but … Continue reading →

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Guidance; August 27, 2018

Posted on August 30, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 16:7 When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to. It is fascinating and very instructive that we here have a clear case of negative … Continue reading →

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Obeying God; August 14, 2018

Posted on August 17, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 4:19-20 But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to obey you rather than God. For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” If this had been a … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Tongues; August 9, 2018

Posted on August 11, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 2:4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. As the birthday of the Church, the events of this day have certainly been examined up one … Continue reading →

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