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Key Element for Thriving Relationships-Speaking Life

john : November 9, 2022 4:53 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is Speaking Life.

In Psalm 35:28, David wrote, “My tongue will proclaim your righteousness, your praises all day long.”

We could spend our energy focusing on the problems of this world and who is to blame for them, or we can talk about the solution for this world’s problems.

When we speak of Jesus accurately, we are upholding His righteousness, and pointing people to the ultimate solution.

This world needs the hope of a Savior. John 1:4 says about Jesus, “In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.”

Jesus is the source of light and life for all who come to Him by faith. We have the opportunity to share this message today, and to invite others to find hope in a meaningful relationship with Jesus.

Speaking Life is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.

John Shirk

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Key Element for Thriving Relationships-Making Amends

john : November 8, 2022 4:45 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is making amends for past transgressions.

We cannot undo the past, but there are times that we can go back to someone we have wronged and make it right with confession and restitution.

This is especially true if we have stolen anything or cheated anybody out of money. That is what Zacchaeus offered to do after his encounter with Jesus.

He said to Jesus in Luke 19:8, “Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.” His heart was moved by Jesus to return what he had stolen plus more. The idol of money was removed as the heart of Zacchaeus was moved from greed to generosity.

Jesus said, “Today salvation has come to this house.”

Making Amends is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.

John Shirk

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Faith Building Verse-Acts 16:31

john : November 8, 2022 4:43 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verse is Acts 16:31.

The jailer asked Paul and Silas, who had been prisoners under his watch, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved-you and your household.”

Their direct reply to the jailer highlights the significance of faith to the Christian life. They were talking about the kind of faith that trusts Jesus to save us from our sins. He has the power to free us from guilt and give us a new life that is pure and holy in God’s sight. That happens by faith. The jailer was receptive to the words of Paul and Silas and was filled with joy, because he had come to believe in God.

This Faith-Building Verse inspires us to trust in Jesus to save us from our sins in the Year of Relationship.

John Shirk

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Friday Time Capsule-November 07 1994

john : November 4, 2022 1:05 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

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Key Element for Thriving Relationships-How May I Help?

john : November 4, 2022 10:53 am : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is asking the question, “How may I help you?”

This question is only beneficial if we have true intentions to back up words with action.

In Mark chapter 10 verse 47, a blind man named Bartimaeus pleaded to Jesus for mercy.

Jesus asked him, ‘What do you want me to do for you?”

The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.”

Jesus said, “Go, your faith has healed you.”

There are needs all around us. People with transportation needs. People with financial needs. People who are preparing to move to another neighborhood. People, who are limited by health conditions. We might be surprised at the opportunities we have to make a difference just by asking “How may I help you?” And then, following up with action.

Asking how we can help someone is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.

John Shirk

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Faith Building Verse-Ephesians 1:18

john : November 4, 2022 10:52 am : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verse is Ephesians 1:18.

Paul told the church, “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people.”

The riches of God’s grace are beyond comprehension. They are worth more than the wealth of the whole world. But if you look into the description of heaven in the Bible, you can get a small picture of the treasures that await God’s people in the future.

The riches of God’s grace are not just for the future. They also include blessings in the here and now. God is doing a work in the heart of those who love Him. He is transforming us into the likeness of Jesus Christ. He offers us forgiveness, so that our sins will not be counted against us on judgment day. He accepts us with grace and places us in a family of believers called the church. This enlarges our family connections considerably. These are just some examples of God’s blessings.

This Faith-Building Verse inspires us to open our eyes to see the riches of God’s grace in the Year of Relationship.

John Shirk

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Faith Building Verse-James 1:5

john : November 3, 2022 11:07 am : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verse is James 1:5.

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”

Some sources claim that adults make an estimated 35,000 decisions each day. Some decisions will be easier to make than others. Anyone who makes that many decisions will need wisdom from above. God invites us to seek Him for it.

When Solomon became king, he was given the opportunity to ask God for anything. Solomon requested wisdom, and was honored for that request. First Kings 10:24 says that the whole world sought audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart.

With wisdom, we are given the ability to discern what is right in God’s eyes, and then follow through with the right course of action.

This Faith-Building Verse inspires us to seek God for the wisdom we need in the Year of Relationship.

John Shirk

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Key Element for Thriving Relationships-Talk about God’s Faithfulness

john : November 3, 2022 11:05 am : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is telling our children about God’s faithfulness.

In Isaiah 38:19, King Hezekiah said to the LORD, “Fathers tell their children about your faithfulness.”

This is a significant way that the Gospel message gets passed on from generation to generation. This requires parents to be proactive in telling our children the good news about Jesus Christ. By sharing this message in a spirit of love, we are giving our children the gift of hope and spiritual direction.

Psalm 78:4 says, “We will not hide them from their children; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done.”

Telling our children about God’s faithfulness is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.

John Shirk

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Faith Building Verse-Psalm 32:1 and 2

john : November 2, 2022 5:33 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verses are Psalm 32:1 and 2.

“Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the LORD does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit.”

In this Psalm, David acknowledged the draining effect that unconfessed sin was having on his body and emotions. God’s hand was heavy on him. God was applying pressure on David, not to destroy him, but to set him free from the sin that was plaguing him.

Verse 5 reveals the turning point for David. “Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin.”

If we confess our sins to the Lord, He is faithful and just to forgive us and to purify us.

This Faith-Building Verse inspires us to bring our dark deeds into the light of God’s forgiveness in the Year of Relationship.

John Shirk

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Key Element for Thriving Relationships-Excellence

john : November 2, 2022 5:30 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is pursuing excellence in our work.

Excellence is not the same as perfectionism. Perfectionism does not allow for any mistakes and causes us to become quite irritable when we feel like we have failed. When we pursue excellence, we are seeking to do the best we can with our God-given talents.

If we are committed to Christ, we will recognize our skills as opportunities to inspire others and honor God with the platform He gives us.

Proverbs 22:29 says, “Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.”

Whether we share our skills with five people or five hundred people, we know that God is in the audience. Let that reality motivate us to do our very best before the King.

Pursuing Excellence in our work is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.

John Shirk

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