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Key Element for Thriving Relationships-Pastor Appreciation
john : October 19, 2022 5:49 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is Showing Appreciation for the Pastor.October is Pastor Appreciation Month.
There are several ways we can show support for those who serve in church leadership.
The first way is to thank them. We can tell them what we appreciate about them and specific ways we have been blessed by their ministry.
A second way is to pray for them. First Timothy 2:1 urges us to pray for those in authority positions.
A third way is to learn from their example. Hebrews 13:7 says, “Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.”
A fourth way is to cooperate with them. Hebrews 13:17 urges us to obey our leaders and submit to their authority. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden.
Showing Appreciation for our Pastor is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Key Element for Thriving Relationship-Reconciliation
john : October 18, 2022 4:02 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is the voice of Reconciliation.
This is the voice that encourages peace between parties that live in hostility to each other.
The ultimate peacemaking mission is to promote peace with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Peace with God is the way forward for us to experience peace with others and peace within. God’s love for us is a sure foundation that calms our fears and gives us hope. His love compels us to share the Gospel in a spirit of love.
In Second Corinthians 5:20, the Apostle Paul said, “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.”
Being a voice of Reconciliation is a Key Element for Thriving Relationships that honor God.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verse is First John 2:28.
And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears, we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming.
The promise of Christ’s return is meant to motivate our faith in a number of ways.
First, the promise of Christ’s return motivates us to be holy. First John 3:3 says that all who have this hope in Christ purify themselves.
Second, the promise of Christ to come back motivates us to share the Gospel with others. We want others to be saved. The Apostle Paul told Timothy, “in light of His appearing….preach the word.”
A third motivation is hope. Titus 2:13 talks about the appearing of Jesus Christ as the blessed hope. For those who love Jesus, the coming of Christ is not the end of the world, but the beginning of the full experience of joy in the presence of the Lord.
This Faith-Building Verse inspires us to walk with Jesus with godly integrity in the Year of Relationship.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Today’s playlist features a couple of themes: “Trust” & “Believe”! Check out the lineup, including new songs from David Leonard, Leeland, John Marc Kohl, Mosaic MSC and more. Plus, a few updated renditions of classic hymns like “Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus” and “Trust and Obey”.
| Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
| 6AM | |||
| Its Time To Worship | Chris McClarney | Speak To The Mountains – EP | 2021 |
| Reason To Praise (feat. Cory Asbury & Naomi Raine) | Bethel Music | Homecoming (Live) | 2021 |
| Waiting Here For You (Live At Team Night) | Hillsong Worship | Team Night (Live) | 2022 |
| O Come to the Altar | Elevation Worship | Here as in Heaven | 2016 |
| Son of Suffering | Matt Redman | Single | 2022 |
| King Jesus (Live) | Brooke Ligertwood | SEVEN (Live) | 2022 |
| Oh But God | The Worship Initiative & Shane & Shane | Single | 2022 |
| Lord Have Mercy (feat. Tim Timmons & Leslie Jordan) | Anchor Hymns | Be Unto Your Name – EP | 2022 |
| Father Of Lights | Chris Tomlin | Always | 2022 |
| Still Mighty | Leeland | Single | 2022 |
| 7AM | |||
| Reign Above It All | Paul McClure | Revivals In The Air (Live) | 2020 |
| God Is On The Throne | We The Kingdom | We The Kingdom | 2022 |
| Carry the World | Meredith Andrews | Single | 2022 |
| Wind and the Waves (feat. Kenzie Walker) [Live] | Grace City | Sundays EP (Live) | 2022 |
| Light a Fire / Great Are You Lord (Live) | David Leonard | Single | 2022 |
| Oh Lord, Youre Beautiful (Live) | Jesus Image | JESUS (Live) | 2022 |
| All My Life (Live) | Hillsong Young & Free | All of My Best Friends (Live) | 2020 |
| Reckless Love | Cory Asbury | Reckless Love – Single | 2017 |
| God Really Loves Us | Crowder | Milk & Honey | 2021 |
| Tapestry | John Marc Kohl | Still | 2022 |
| For All My Life | TAYA | TAYA | 2022 |
| Comfort (Live) | Mosaic MSC | This Is How I Thank The Lord (Deluxe) | 2022 |
| 8AM | |||
| Trust You | Caleb & Bethany Kuenzli | Strike The Dark EP | 2020 |
| Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus | Casting Crowns | WOW Hymns | 2007 |
| I Will Trust You | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Kingdom Come | 2013 |
| I Trust You | Jonathan Traylor | The Unknown | 2020 |
| Trust (Live) | Hillsong Young & Free | Youth Revival (Live) | 2016 |
| Trust | Stephen Christian | Wildfires | 2017 |
| Morning By Morning (I Will Trust) | Pat Barrett | Single | 2022 |
| Trust and Obey | Big Daddy Weave | Every Time I Breathe | 2006 |
| I Still Believe (Faithful Always) | Thrive Worship | A Thousand More | 2019 |
| I Cant Believe | Elevation Worship | Here as in Heaven | 2016 |
| Believe | The Digital Age | Evening : Morning | 2013 |
| This Is What We Believe | Aaron Shust | This Is What We Believe | 2011 |
| Too Good To Not Believe (feat. Jenn Johnson) | Brandon Lake | Co-Lab Single | 2021 |
| Famous For (I Believe) [feat. Jenn Johnson] | Tauren Wells | Citizen of Heaven | 2020 |
| 9AM | |||
| I Believe (Live) | Jonathan & Melissa Helser | Homecoming (Live) | 2021 |
| I Believe In You | Rita Springer | Battles | 2017 |
| Believe in You | The McClures | The Way Home (Deluxe) | 2019 |
| I Believe In Jesus | Chris Tomlin | Always | 2022 |
| This I Believe (The Creed) | Hillsong Worship | No Other Name | 2014 |
| Cornerstone (My Hope Is Built) | Hillsong Live | Cornerstone EP | 2013 |
| We Believe | Brian and Jenn Johnson | We Believe | 2006 |
| I Have To Believe | Rita Springer | I Have To Believe | 2005 |
| Believe For It (feat. Lauren Daigle) | CeCe Winans | Single | 2021 |
| Firm Foundation (He Wont) | The Belonging Co & Cody Carnes | Here (Live) | 2022 |
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2kh2qYwUVcnHRCksSwINZa?si=e047fcad0a40446e
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verse is Psalm 23:6.
With the LORD as my Shepherd, “Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.”
As we follow Jesus as our Good Shepherd, His goodness and love follow us every single day, step-by-step, moment-by-moment. That’s because we have the presence and peace of God surrounding us. His grace blesses us today and saves us for eternity. We were made to worship God, and His dwelling place will be filled with the redeemed who love Him and have been saved by His grace.
In John 10:27, Jesus said, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.”
This Faith-Building Verse inspires us to experience the joy of following and worshipping Jesus in the Year of Relationship.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Key Element for Thriving Relationships-Action
john : October 13, 2022 4:57 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is Action.
It is one thing to speak words of good intentions, but quite another to back up those words with action.
James 2:15 and 16 says, “Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed”, but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?”
The Gospel calls us to compassionate action where there is opportunity to help someone. Proverbs 3:27 says, “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.”
Action is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Key Element for Thriving Relationships-Truthfulness
john : October 12, 2022 3:42 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is Truthfulness.
When we tell the truth consistently with one another, we build trust in our relationships.
One of the reasons that we can trust the Lord is because His words are trustworthy and true. His example inspires us to be truthful with our words and actions.
Ephesians 4:25 tells us to put off falsehood and speak truthfully to our neighbor, for we are all members of one body.
Churches and families have opportunity to grow together in healthy ways when we are honest with each other with a spirit of love.
Truthfulness is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verse is Psalm 23:5.
With the LORD as my Shepherd, “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.”
David, who wrote Psalm 23, certainly knew what it was like to have enemies. He also knew the experience of God’s provision and protection. There was a calling on his life to be king of Israel. We have a purpose too. It might not be a royal destiny here on earth, but it is a noble plan, because it is orchestrated by God.
In God’s plan, there is spiritual blessing in the form of forgiveness, acceptance into God’s family, joy, peace, hope and love. Jesus talked about this kind of abundant life when He described Himself as the Good Shepherd.
This Faith-Building Verse inspires us to enjoy the overflowing blessings of following Jesus in the Year of Relationship.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Please join us in praying for everyone impacted by Hurricane Ian and those still recovering from Hurricane Fiona. In addition to the very clear needs that need to be met in relief efforts and clean up, there are many that need the Hope of Jesus to sustain them. Please also lift up all the first responders and those preparing to be deployed.
As we learn of relief efforts in the days to come, we’ll share those with you.
