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Vital Step to a Radiant Faith-Sharing Reason for Hope
john : March 30, 2023 11:31 am : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is sharing the reason for our hope.
As we set apart Christ as Lord of our lives, our belief turns to conviction. God becomes our source of confidence. We hold dearly to the promises of blessing that He has declared for those who love Him.
The quality of our relationship with God overflows into the way we relate with other people. Because we have tasted that the Lord is good, we want others to experience the goodness of God in their lives too.
And so, in our conversations with people, we can look for timely moments to share the reason for our hope, friend to friend.
Here is how we can represent the Lord in meaningful conversations. First Peter 3:15 says, “In your hearts, revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.”
Sharing the Reason for our Hope is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Vital Step to a Radiant Faith-Set Apart Christ as Lord
john : March 29, 2023 10:15 am : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is to set apart Christ as Lord.
This is the step of faith that puts Jesus at the throne of our heart. He becomes the king of our ambitions. We turn to Him to be the guiding influence of our lives. What matters to God is a priority for us. We seek to love what He loves and hate what He hates. We want to be in alignment with the purposes of His heart.
First Peter 3:15 says “In your hearts, revere Christ as Lord.”
Knowing Jesus this way will better equip us to share the reason for our hope in the Lord with others.
Setting apart Christ as Lord is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Light Reflection-Revelation 19:10b King of Kings
john : March 29, 2023 10:13 am : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Revelation 19:10b.
“Worship God! For it is the Spirit of prophecy who bears testimony to Jesus.”
The book of Revelation is a prophetic book. Contained in its writings is a promise of blessing for the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, who hear it, and take to heart what is written in it.
Here we see one of the blessings of taking the prophecy of Revelation to heart. It leads us to worship God. Jesus is revealed as KING OF KINGS and LORD OF LORDS. His victory is revealed over the forces of evil. His worthiness is celebrated at heaven’s throne among the angels and God’s people.
The prophecies of the Bible are not mere speculation. They are true and trustworthy. Second Peter 1:19 talks about the prophetic message as something completely reliable. We will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in our hearts.
This Light Reflection inspires us to heed the prophecies about Jesus in the Bible in the Year to Shine.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Happy Spring! This week, it’s the Spring Songs edition of the Praise & Worship Program. The playlist is filled with songs that celebrate how God is faithfully working in each season. Plus, a special focus on new growth and awakening in Spring!
Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
6:00 A.M. | |||
This Is What You Do | William Matthews | For The Sake Of The World | 2012 |
Alive | All Sons & Daughters | Season One | 2012 |
Evergreen | Gable Price and Friends | Fractioned Heart | 2020 |
Seasons | Hillsong Worship | Christmas: The Peace Project | 2018 |
Into The Light | SisterBrother | TBD | 2013 |
Awakening | Hillsong United | Aftermath | 2011 |
Refresh Me (Live) | Leeland | Christ Be All Around Me – Live | 2014 |
Dance With Me (feat. Chris Quilala) [Live] | Jesus Culture | Consumed (Live) | 2009 |
Let The Earth Awake | Charlie Hall | The Rising | 2010 |
Psalm 96 (Let the Earth Rejoice) | Robbie Seay Band | Psalms LP | 2015 |
Made New (Live) | Life.Church Worship | Fully Devoted (Live) | 2016 |
All Things New (Live) | Elevation Worship | For the Honor (Live) [Deluxe Edition] | 2011 |
7:00 A.M. | |||
Grow | Jason Upton | God Finds Us | 2020 |
Good Ground | Citizens | Single | 2023 |
Joy In The Morning | Tauren Wells & Elevation Worship | Single | 2023 |
Youre Not Done (feat. Charity Gayle) | Leeland | Single | 2023 |
Goodness of God | Jenn Johnson | Goodness of God (Studio Version) | 2019 |
Rise And Shine (Live) (feat. Mitch Wong) | The Belonging Co | Now (Live) | 2022 |
Step Into the Light (feat. Sean Curran) | Passion | Single | 2019 |
My Awakening (feat. Clay Finnesand) | Canyon Hills Worship | Single | 2021 |
All Things New | Hillsong Worship | No Other Name | 2014 |
Joyful, Joyful | Casting Crowns | Until The Whole World Hears | 2010 |
Beautiful | Phil Wickham | Cannons | 2007 |
8:00 A.M. | |||
Marvelous Light | Charlie Hall | Flying Into Daybreak | 2006 |
Awake My Soul | Hillsong Worship | Awake | 2019 |
Your Love Awakens Me | Phil Wickham | Children Of God | 2016 |
Up & Alive | Luke + Anna Hellebronth | Single | 2019 |
Cherry Blossoms | MoveSomebody | MoveSomebody | 2020 |
Beautiful Things | Shane & Shane | The Worship Initiative, Vol. 1 | 2014 |
In the Garden (There Is None Like You) | Watermark | A Grateful People | 2006 |
Communion (feat. Steffany Gretzinger & Brandon Lake) | Maverick City Music | Maverick City, Vol. 2 | 2019 |
Graves Into Gardens (feat. Brandon Lake) | Elevation Worship | Graves Into Gardens | 2020 |
Here Is Our King | David Crowder Band | A Collision | 2005 |
Let The Light In | Cody Carnes | Run To The Father | 2020 |
9:00 A.M. | |||
Creation Sings | All Sons & Daughters | Poets & Saints (Deluxe Community Edition) | 2016 |
Old for New (Live) | Hannah McClure | Starlight (Live) | 2017 |
Desert Song | Hillsong United | Across The Earth – Tear Down The Walls | 2009 |
God of New Seasons (feat. Laura Souguellis) | Christ For The Nations Worship | God of New Seasons | 2021 |
Every Season | Canyon Hills Worship | Single | 2023 |
What I See (feat. Chris Brown) | Elevation Worship | LION | 2022 |
Resurrecting | Elevation Worship | Here As In Heaven | 2018 |
More to Come (feat. Kristian Stanfill) | Passion | Follow You Anywhere | 2019 |
Fresh Wind (Studio) | Hillsong Worship | Fresh Wind/What A Beautiful Name (Live) – EP | 2021 |
The Garden | Kari Jobe | The Garden (Deluxe Edition) | 2017 |
Springtime | Chris Renzema | Let the Ground Rest | 2020 |
Roses | Andrew Ripp | Evergreen | 2021 |
Only Good Will Grow (feat. Brian Elmquist) | Matt Maher | The Stories I Tell Myself | 2022 |
Light Reflection-2 Corinthians 5:15 Purpose of God
john : March 25, 2023 2:34 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Second Corinthians 5:15.
Speaking of Jesus, “He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for him who died for them and was raised again.”
The light of the Gospel gives us purpose to live for God’s glory.
The death and resurrection of Jesus motivates us to love and serve God with every ounce of strength that we have. Jesus gave His all for us. Now, in gratitude, we have the opportunity to live for Him. We live with the confidence that we do not serve a dead Savior, but a Living Savior. Therefore, our purpose is a victorious cause.
In light of the resurrection, First Corinthians 15:58 says, “My dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”
This Light Reflection inspires us to delight in God’s purpose for our lives to glorify Him in the Year to Shine.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Light Reflection-First John 4:9 Power of God
john : March 25, 2023 2:31 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from First John 4:9.
This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.
The light of the Gospel gives us power to live out the Christian life.
His love shines brightly to inspire us to walk in His love and express His love wherever we go.
We cannot do this alone. We need God’s help. Looking to Jesus on a daily basis is the focus point we need for shining His light to people who need His grace. With His help, we can live productive lives that yield much fruit for the Kingdom of God.
Jesus said in John 15:5, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit. Apart from me, you can do nothing.”
This Light Reflection inspires us to delight in God’s power to live out the Christian life in the Year to Shine.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Vital Step to a Radiant Faith-Harvest of Righteousness
john : March 25, 2023 2:28 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is to produce a harvest of righteousness.
In Luke 8, Jesus told the parable of four different kinds of soils, which represent different ways that people respond to the seed of God’s Word.
One soil was resistant. Another soil was not well-rooted. Another soil was cluttered with thorns. None of those soils were able to grow a productive crop. But there was a good soil that did produce a crop.
Jesus said in Luke 8:15, “The seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.”
Let that be true of us to be receptive to God’s Word, nourished, and growing in faith. Galatians 6:9 says, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Producing a Harvest of righteousness is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
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Light Reflection-I Thessalonians 5:10 Presence of God
john : March 23, 2023 5:05 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from First Thessalonians 5:10.
Speaking of Jesus, “He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.”
The light of the Gospel gives us the promise of God’s presence.
His presence is our source of help today and our bright hope for the future.
His presence comforts us in our broken world and is the guiding influence of our lives. David wrote in Psalm 139, “If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.”
In the new heaven and new earth, Revelation 21:3 tells us that “God’s dwelling place is among the people and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.”
This Light Reflection inspires us to delight in God’s presence in the Year to Shine.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is compassion.
Recently, our family of listeners participated in a Compassion event to help kids in Kenya and in other parts of the world. Kenya has experienced some disasters in recent years that have led to malnourishment among many children.
But you responded to the need. 124 listeners became sponsors with Compassion International. Now, many children will face a brighter future because of the support of their new sponsors.
Isaiah 58:10 says, “If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness and your night will become like the noonday.”
Compassion is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com