John Grant

John Grant is a former Florida State Senator and is a practicing attorney. He was previously a professor at the University of South Florida College of Business. He is an active writer and frequent speaker and lives with his wife Beverley in Tampa Florida. They have three children and six grandchildren. They are actively involved at Idlewild Baptist Church in Tampa. He can be reached by e-mail at John.Grant@johngrant.net.

Articles by John Grant

Are You Doing the Best You Can?

Where can you go to talk about issues of life and faith almost 24 hours a day? Visit the Power to Change online chat room. “I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may work through me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9, NLT In the 19th century, a young Christian heard […] Read More >

Learning to Wait

Grow deeper in your faith while you learn to wait: Connect with a mentor, take an online study, or learn how to have an inductive Bible study. Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. Psalms 27:14 Waiting patiently is not a strong suit in our fast […] Read More >

A Legacy of Grass

When you need prayer, we are always ready to pray with you. Contact an online mentor today to share your prayer items. Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16) If you are like me, sometimes you think about why you are […] Read More >

A Life of Authenticity

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 The world is full of people pretending to be someone they are not. Such people are not living a life of authenticity, a term used to […] Read More >

A Reason For Encouragement

Learn more about the end times with our study in Revelations. “The Son of Man is going to come in the Glory of His Father with His Angels.” (Matthew 16:27) The TV on the wall of my office is on constantly and tuned on mute to a popular news network. As I look at it throughout […] Read More >

A Ride on the Quiet Car

Do you sometimes find yourself becoming angry, then feeling guilty about it later? Why not try our online interactive study, “Overcoming Anger“? “Be still and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10 Hastily I finished my last appointment on Capitol Hill and made a mad dash for Union Station and not a minute too early, […] Read More >

A Time to Throw Away

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him […] Read More >

All Stressed Up and Nowhere to Go

“I am leaving you with a gift–peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27, NLV In today’s world it is virtually impossible to avoid stress. Almost everyone is carrying some amount of it, in varying degrees. Many find […] Read More >

All Together

Join us for online daily chats on many different relevant topics: Enter our online chat room. “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers.” Ephesians 4:11 As I strolled by a group of shops, a sign caught my attention. […] Read More >

All You Need to Know in the Coming Year

“The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.” Psalm 23, NLT A Sunday school teacher decided to have her young class memorize one of the most quoted passages in the Bible – Psalm 23. She gave the youngsters a month to learn the chapter. Little Rick was excited about the task – […] Read More >