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.
Facing Your Problems
What aspects of your spiritual walk do you struggle with? Even if you feel you can’t talk to anyone else about them, you can email an online mentor, confidentially. “As Goliath moved closer to attack, David quickly ran out to meet him.” 1 Samuel 17:48 During training exercises, the green lieutenant was driving down a muddy […] Read More >
Faithfulness and Fruitfulness
“And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” Psalm 1:3 (KJV) God calls us to be faithful. His timing is perfect. When He speaks it is time to respond in […] Read More >
Falling Asleep on Jesus
“You snooze, you loose” is a spiritual principle that should wake us up. http://thelife.com/dailydevotions/falling-asleep-on-Jesus #LifeDevo “Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Couldn’t you men keep watch with me for one hour?” he asked Peter.” Matthew 26:40 Have you ever been stretched out on your sofa watching the big game or a favorite movie and […] Read More >
Faster Than a Speeding Bullet
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you.” Matthew 28: 18-20 Faster than a speeding bullet..more powerful than a locomotive…able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. […] Read More >
Fighting Evil or Seeking Good?
Learn how to listen to God “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 We recently observed the National […] Read More >
Finding Somebody to Love
Go deeper by taking an online interactive study. Explore the many resources available for your spiritual growth and get personalized replies! “How priceless is your unfailing love!” Psalm 36:7 In this age of electronic communication, what else would one expect? We were on final approach to land and suddenly I noticed that everyone, me included, had […] Read More >
First Words and Final Words
Go deeper by taking an online interactive study. Explore the many resources available for your spiritual growth and get personalized replies! His master replied, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” Matt 25:21 In […] Read More >
Full Confidence
“Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8 (NLV) We live in a world where some people find hope, but few things are certain. People change. Circumstances change. There is always the question of what lies ahead […] Read More >
Fully Content
“And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.” Isaiah 58:11 Madison Avenue wants to sell you merchandise. It’s not uncommon to see phrases like “Satisfaction Guaranteed.” The marketing […] Read More >
Getting Home
“Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:3 It is amazing what you can see on bumper stickers. Some are funny and some not fit to print. One caught my eye recently. It said: “My take home pay won’t take me home.” While […] Read More >