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Light Reflection-True Clarity Psalm 36:9
john : December 28, 2023 10:50 am : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Psalm 36:9.
For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.
To get to our desired destination, we need to follow the right directions. To find correct answers, we need to have reliable information. Every strong building starts with a firm foundation.
Jesus is the light source we need for a vibrant relationship with God. He is the pathway to an eternal destiny. He is the answer to solve the problem of our sinful nature. He is the foundation for a thriving faith. Jesus said in John 14:6, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
This Light Reflection inspires us to look to Jesus for the clarity we need everyday in the Year to Shine.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Vital Step to a Radiant Faith-Desire to Know Jesus
john : December 28, 2023 10:44 am : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is a desire to know Jesus.
A relationship with Jesus is foundational for a life that pleases God and brings glory to His name.
This was the desire of the Apostle Paul-to know Christ.
He said in Philippians 3:8, “I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ, and be found in him.”
Knowing Jesus Christ was his greatest joy and source of fulfillment. Jesus said, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” When we come to faith in Jesus, He becomes our source of righteousness, which is enough to satisfy our soul.
A desire to know Jesus is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
This playlist is packed with Christmas songs of worship, adoring and celebrating Emmanuel: God With Us! Plus, mini themes like Joy, Noel and Behold.
Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
6AM | |||
O Come All Ye Faithful | Lakewood Music | Hope Has Come | 2023 |
Sing We The Song Of Emmanuel (Gloria) | Matt Boswell Matt Papa | Single | 2019 |
Adore Him (Live) | Paul McClure & Hannah McClure | Christmas Morning (Live) | 2020 |
Behold Messiah | River Valley Worship | 2023 | |
Behold Him (feat. Kim Walker Smith) | Paul Baloche | Single | 2019 |
Emmanuel (Glory in the Highest) | Sovereign Grace Music | Heaven Has Come | 2020 |
Rumor Of A Savior (Emmanuel) (feat. Laura Cooksey) | Church of the City | Single | 2022 |
He Shall Reign Forevermore (Live) | Chris Tomlin | Adore-Christmas Songs Of Worship | 2015 |
Come See (Let Us Adore Him) (feat. The Church Will Sing) | We Are Messengers | 2023 | |
Glory In The Highest | Meredith Andrews | Christmas | 2020 |
Holy | David Leonard | Single | 2022 |
Revelation 19:1 | Maverick City Choir | TRIBL Christmas | 2023 |
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Hope Has Been Restored) | LCBC Worship | Alleluia: A Christmas EP | 2023 |
7AM | |||
Your Praise Goes On | Crowder | Milk & Cookies | 2022 |
Worthy and Wonderful / Worthy of Worship | Elevation Worship | Echo The Angels | 2023 |
Joy To The World (Joyful, Joyful) | Phil Wickham | Christmas | 2019 |
Oh Come All Ye Faithful | Thrive Worship | Single | 2022 |
Noel (feat. Chris Tomlin) (Live) | Lauren Daigle | Adore-Christmas Songs Of Worship (Live) | 2015 |
Forever and Ever Amen (feat. Brandon Lake, Phil Wickham) | Maverick City Music | A Very Maverick Christmas | 2021 |
Seasons | Benjamin Hastings | From Seed To Sequoia | 2021 |
All I Bring | Anthem Worship | 2023 | |
Little Drummer Boy | The Worship Initiative & Shane & Shane | Worship Initiative Christmas – EP | 2019 |
Heart Sings Hallelujah (Live) | Paul McClure & Hannah McClure | Christmas Morning (Live) | 2020 |
Glory Hallelujah | Matt Redman | These Christmas Lights | 2016 |
A Child Has Come | Jon Reddick | Single | 2020 |
Hallelujah The Lord Has Come | Jadon Lavik | Christmas | 2010 |
8AM | |||
Light Of The World (Sing Hallelujah) | We The Kingdom | Single | 2020 |
O Holy Night | TAYA | 2023 | |
Hymn of Joy (Live) | Chris Tomlin | Adore-Christmas Songs Of Worship (Live) | 2015 |
Manger Throne | Phil Wickham | 2023 | |
King of Kings / Angels We Have Heard on High | Maverick City Music | A Very Maverick Christmas | 2021 |
Wonderful (feat. Steven Curtis Chapman) | CAIN | Single | 2021 |
Grace of God With Us | Passion | Single | 2021 |
Prince Of Heaven | Hillsong | The Peace Project | 2017 |
Emmanuel (God with Us Forever) | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Champion | 2016 |
Go Tell It (Gloria) | Matt Maher | 2023 | |
Joy To The World / Joy Of The Lord (feat. Todd Galberth) | Naomi Raine | TRIBL Christmas | 2023 |
His Name Shall Be | Matt Redman | These Christmas Lights | 2016 |
His Name Will Be | River Valley Worship | Single | 2021 |
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Jesus Our Savior (feat. Brett Stanfill) | North Point Worship | Single | 2019 |
Jesus Is Our King (feat. Mike Grayson of Mikeschair) | Cross Point Music | Single | 2020 |
Receive Our King (feat. Mike Weaver Of Big Daddy Weave) | Meredith Andrews | (iTunes Single) | 2016 |
Hope Has Come (Behold Him) | Red Rocks Worship | Single | 2022 |
Hope Has A Name | Passion | Single | 2020 |
Here I Am to Worship (More Than Life) | Maverick City Music | A Very Maverick Christmas | 2021 |
We Have A Savior | Hillsong | We Have A Savior | 2013 |
Emmanuel God With Us | Chris Tomlin | Christmas Songs of Worship | 2021 |
Emmanuel (Hope of Heaven) | North Point Worship | Single | 2018 |
This Is Emmanuel | Central Live | All is Bright | 2023 |
Hark The Herald Angels Sing | Elevation Worship | Echo The Angels | 2023 |
Joy to the World (Joyful, Joyful) | The Worship Initiative | Christmas with the Worship Initiative | 2018 |
This Is Jesus (feat. Jeremy Riddle) | Gas Street Music & Tim Hughes | This Is Jesus – EP | 2021 |
A Christmas Alleluia (feat. Lauren Daigle & Leslie Jordan) | Chris Tomlin | Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship (Live) | 2015 |
Light Reflection-Matthew 2:1 and 2 Worship
john : December 15, 2023 5:18 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Matthew 2:1 and 2.
“After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”
The light of Christmas leads us to a place of worshipping Jesus. As the Magi brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh for Jesus, they also brought with them their hearts of worship. Their example reveals that Jesus is worthy of our very best that we have to offer Him. After all, God gave His best for us.
Their journey reflects the truth of Jeremiah 29:13, where the LORD says, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
This Light Reflection inspires us to seek Jesus earnestly for the honor of His name in the Year to Shine.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Vital Step to a Radiant Faith-Sing Joyfully
john : December 15, 2023 5:12 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is to sing joyfully.
Psalm 33:1 says, “Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him.”
The gift of music gives us opportunity to use it as an instrument of worship. This time of year, as our thoughts turn to the season of Christmas, we can add to the celebration by singing Christmas carols that reflect on the birth of Jesus and why He came.
There is a place in Luke chapter one, where we find lyrics to Mary’s song after she learned that she would give birth to Jesus. She said, “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.”
Singing joyfully is a Vital Step to a Radiant Faith that makes a difference in our world.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
6AM | |||
Hark the Herald Angels Sing | The Worship Initiative | Christmas with the Worship Initiative | 2022 |
Every Chance I Get | Brooke Ligertwood | EIGHT | 2023 |
Rise And Shine (Live) (feat. Mitch Wong) | The Belonging Co | Now (Live) | 2022 |
Different (Live at Mosaic, Los Angeles, 2023) | Mosaic MSC | Single | 2023 |
You Remain (feat. Elyssa Smith, Meredith Mauldin) | UPPERROOM | Single | 2022 |
Music To My Ears | Tiffany Hudson | Hidden Here | 2023 |
More Than Able (feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard) | Maverick City Music | Radio Single | 2023 |
In the Room (feat. Chris Brown) [Radio Version] | Matt Maher | In The Room – EP (Radio Version) | 2023 |
Just Like Youve Always Done | Mack Brock | Single | 2023 |
Firm Foundation (He Wont) | Cody Carnes | Single | 2022 |
Same God (feat. Chris Quilala) | Jesus Culture & Worship Together | Same God (Live) – Single | 2023 |
7AM | |||
Generous God (Gloria) | Naomi Raine | 2023 | |
Good Plans | Red Rocks Worship | Ascend | 2023 |
Desert Song | Brooke Ligertwood | EIGHT | 2023 |
Every Season | Canyon Hills Worship | Single | 2023 |
Pour Your Spirit Out | Thrive Worship | Lets Have Church (EP) | 2021 |
Now Here | Red Rocks Worship | Things of Heaven (Where We Come From) | 2021 |
Joy to the World (Joyful, Joyful) | The Worship Initiative | Christmas with the Worship Initiative | 2018 |
Nothing Else | Cody Carnes | Nothing Else – Single | 2019 |
Take It To Jesus (feat. Kari Jobe) | Anna Golden | Single | 2022 |
In The Room (feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard) | Maverick City Music | The Maverick Way Complete | 2023 |
Worthy and Wonderful / Worthy of Worship (feat. Mitch Wong & Tiffany Hudson) | Elevation Worship | Echo The Angels | 2023 |
7AM | |||
Promise Keeper (feat. Joe L Barnes) | Skye Reedy | Single | 2023 |
Miracle In The Works | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Miracle In The Works – Single | 2021 |
Way Maker (Live) | Leeland | Single | 2019 |
Standing In Miracles (feat. Emmy Rose) | Bethel Music | Homecoming (Live) | 2021 |
Miracle in Me | Red Rocks Worship | Ascend | 2023 |
Silence | JWLKRS Worship | Silence – Single | 2023 |
Quiet | Elevation Rhythm | Single | 2021 |
Gratitude / Worthy of it All / You’re Worthy of My Praise | Maverick City Music | A Very Maverick Christmas | 2021 |
Crowns Down (Live) | Gateway Worship & Josh Baldwin | Crowns Down (Live) | 2023 |
Be Glorified (feat. Mitch Wong) | Worship Together & Lindy Cofer | Single | 2023 |
Crown Him (Glory in the Highest) | The Worship Initiative | Christmas with the Worship Initiative | 2022 |
Praise The Lord | Phil Wickham | I Believe | |
9AM | |||
O Come All Ye Faithful | Lakewood Music | Hope Has Come | 2023 |
Sing His Praise Again (Oh My Soul) (feat. Jenn Johnson) | Bethel Music | Revivals In The Air (Live) | 2020 |
Bless God | Brooke Ligertwood | EIGHT | 2023 |
This Is the Day (Live) | Pat Barrett | Canvas and Clay (Live) | 2019 |
Be Glad | Cody Carnes | Single | 2022 |
Praise You Anywhere | Brandon Lake | Single | 2023 |
Ive Witnessed It (feat. Melodie Malone, Jenn Johnson) | Passion | Ive Witnessed It – EP | 2023 |
He Who Is To Come | Passion, Kristian Stanfill & Cody Carnes | He Who Is To Come – Single | 2023 |
Here Comes Heaven (feat. Jenna Barrientes) | Elevation Worship | Echo The Angels | 2023 |
What Hes Done | Passion | Burn Bright – EP | 2022 |
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Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
6AM | |||
This Is Emmanuel | Central Live | All is Bright | 2023 |
Every Season | Canyon Hills Worship | Single | 2023 |
O Praise The Name [Live At Sound Emporium] | Benjamin William Hastings & Worship Together | Songs You Maybe Didnt Know I Wrote And Some You Maybe Did (Live) | 2023 |
How Good Is He (Song Session) | Vertical Worship & Essential Worship | Songs Sessions – EP | 2022 |
In The Room (feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard) | Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore | The Maverick Way Complete | 2023 |
Christ And Christ Crucified (Live) | Lindy Cofer, Circuit Rider Music & Mitch Wong | I Saw The Lord (Live) | 2022 |
The Blood (feat. Mitch Wong) | Jenn Johnson | Simple | 2022 |
Plead The Blood (feat. Brandon Lake & Cody Carnes) | Chris Davenport | TIME | 2023 |
I Believe | Phil Wickham | I Believe | 2023 |
This I Believe | Hillsong Worship | No Other Name | 2015 |
Call On The Name (Live) | Cody Carnes | Single | 2023 |
7AM | 2011 | ||
Hark The Herald Angels Sing | Elevation Worship | Echo The Angels | 2023 |
No Turning Back (feat. Leeland) | Steffany Gretzinger | The Narrow Way | 2023 |
Miracle in Me | Red Rocks Worship | Ascend | 2023 |
Promise Keeper (feat. Joe L Barnes) | Skye Reedy | Single | 2023 |
Promises Never Fail (Live) | Bethel Music & Emmy Rose | Victory (Live) | 2019 |
Way Maker (feat. Kristian Stanfill, Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes) | Passion | Roar (Live From Passion 2020) | 2020 |
Joy To The World / Joy Of The Lord (feat. Todd Galberth) | Naomi Raine | TRIBL Christmas | 2023 |
Wait On You (feat. Dante Bowe & Chandler Moore) | Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music | Old Church Basement | 2021 |
Psalm 23 (feat. Tiffany Hudson) | Phil Wickham | I Believe | 2023 |
Psalm 23 (I Am Not Alone) (feat. Meredith Andrews) | Phil King | Bless My Soul | 2023 |
Valley (Live) | Chris McClarney | Single | 2019 |
8AM | |||
Be Glorified (feat. Mitch Wong) | Worship Together & Lindy Cofer | Single | 2023 |
Christ Be Magnified (Live) | Cory Asbury | Single | 2020 |
Greater Still | Brandon Lake | Song Sessions EP (Essential Worship) | 2022 |
All I Bring | Anthem Worship | 2023 | |
Honest Offering / I Surrender All (Live) | CAIN | Honest Offering (Live) | 2023 |
Creator | Phil Wickham | I Believe | 2023 |
Altogether Good (feat. Sandra McCracken) | Citizens | Single | 2020 |
Ive Witnessed It (feat. Melodie Malone) | Passion | Live From Passion 2023 – Single | 2023 |
This Is How I Thank The Lord | Mosaic MSC | Thanks – EP | 2022 |
In the Room (feat. Chris Brown) [Radio Version] | Matt Maher | In The Room – EP (Radio Version) | 2023 |
Is He Worthy (Live) | Shane & Shane | Hymns Live | 2019 |
Revelation 19:1 | Maverick City Choir | TRIBL Christmas | 2023 |
9AM | 2011 | ||
More Than Able (feat. Chandler Moore & Tiffany Hudson) | Elevation Worship | Single | 2023 |
Firm Foundation (He Wont) | The Belonging Co & Cody Carnes | Here (Live) | 2022 |
Bless God | Brooke Ligertwood | EIGHT | 2023 |
Reason To Praise (feat. Cory Asbury & Naomi Raine) | Bethel Music | Homecoming (Live) | 2021 |
Go Tell It On The Mountain | Lakewood Music | Hope Has Come | 2023 |
Holy Ground (feat. Melodie Malone) | Passion | Worthy of Your Name (Live) | 2017 |
Surrounded By Holy | Bethel Music & Zahriya Zachary | Come Up Here | 2023 |
Behold Messiah | River Valley Worship | 2023 | |
King Of Kings | Brooke Ligertwood | EIGHT | 2023 |
Manger Throne | Phil Wickham | 2023 | |
God Is On The Throne (Remix) | We The Kingdom | Single | 2023 |
Light Reflection-Acts 19:17 Throw Off Hindrances
john : November 20, 2023 4:19 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesToday’s Light Reflections is from Acts 19:17.
One of the bright spots in the book of Acts took place in the city of Ephesus.
Jews and Greeks who lived there came under conviction to change their practices. The name of Jesus was held in high honor. Many of those who believed now came and openly confessed what they had done. A number who had practiced sorcery brought their scrolls together and burned them publicly…..In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power.
The conviction of the Holy Spirit will inspire us to fix our eyes on Jesus and throw off everything that hinders our progress with Him. It may mean burning something that has had a stronghold over us, so that we can break with the past and walk forward with Jesus.
This Light Reflection inspires us to remove anything that hinders our view of Jesus so that we might honor His name in the Year to Shine.
Vital Step to a Radiant Faith-Remembering Our Source of Strength
john : November 20, 2023 4:14 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is remembering our source of strength.
One of the keys to a life of thanksgiving is to remember God as our source of strength.
There is a temptation in our moments of success to take the credit for what goes right. In reality, the right thing to do is to give God the credit for His blessings that come from His gracious hand. That includes our abilities to get things done, maintain a job, and to provide for family.
In Deuteronomy 8:17, Moses told the Israelites, “You may say to yourself ‘My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me. But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth.”
Remembering our source of strength is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com