John Hargrove Seeking Truth and Reality

Daily Devotion: A Clean Heart, Mind, and Soul Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:18 “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.” 1 Peter 4:14 “If you are reviled for…

Be Still and Know I Am God Scripture Focus: “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” – Psalm 46:10 (NIV) Reflection In a world filled with noise, busyness, and the constant demand for our attention, the call to “be still”…

Father, I humbly confess that I have neglected my relationship with You and allowed sin to take root in my life. I repent of my ways and ask for Your forgiveness. Create in me a clean heart and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Help me turn away from all that separates me from You,…

 The Promise of His Coming As we celebrate Christmas, we often focus on the beauty of Christ’s first coming—the baby born in a manger, the angels announcing peace, and the shepherds marveling at the Savior’s birth. Yet, Scripture reminds us that Christmas is not just about remembering His arrival in Bethlehem; it is also a…

Devotional: From Slaves to Sons Scripture Focus: “Therefore you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.” – Galatians 4:7 “Even so consider yourselves to be dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body…

🌼 A Walk with God: Embracing Life’s Beauty in His Presence 🌼 Have you ever paused to marvel at the simple beauty of God’s creation? A walk in nature can be a profound reminder of His love, presence, and purpose for us. Let’s reflect on a few Scriptures that align with the themes of connection,…

Devotional: The Overflow of Joyful Thanksgiving Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6 and Ephesians 1:15-19 The call to joyful thanksgiving in Isaiah 12 invites us to consider the depth of God’s love and mercy toward us. “In that day,” the prophet writes, “you will say: O LORD, I will praise You. Although You were angry with me, Your…

Devotion: Sowing to the Spirit Scripture: For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. – Galatians 6:8 Reflection: Every day, we are sowing seeds. Our thoughts, actions, words, and decisions are like seeds…

“The God of Abraham Praise” is a hymn with lyrics by Thomas Olivers, inspired by a Jewish prayer. The hymn’s origin dates back to the 18th century when Olivers, a Methodist preacher, attended a synagogue service in London and heard the Yigdal, a Jewish doxology. Deeply moved, he adapted the Yigdal’s essence into Christian worship,…