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Friday Time Capsule-October 09 1995

john : October 14, 2022 1:05 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

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Faith Building Verse-Psalm 23:6

john : October 13, 2022 5:01 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

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

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Key Element for Thriving Relationships-Action

john : October 13, 2022 4:57 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN 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

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Key Element for Thriving Relationships-Truthfulness

john : October 12, 2022 3:42 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN 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

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Faith Building Verse-Psalm 23:5

john : October 12, 2022 3:36 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

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

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Faith-Building Verse-Psalm 23:4

john : October 11, 2022 4:35 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verse is Psalm 23:4.

With the LORD as my Shepherd, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and staff, they comfort me.”

Life is not without danger, but we are not without help. As our good shepherd, Jesus looks out for His followers. His grace is a firm grip that protects us from enemies in dark places, such as the devil.

Jesus said about His followers in John 10:28, “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.” So, we can find encouragement in the power of God’s love to protect our salvation and be our source of strength through troubled times.

This Faith-Building Verse inspires us to find comfort in God’s presence in the Year of Relationship.

John Shirk

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Key Element for Thriving Relationships-Patience

john : October 11, 2022 4:31 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

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

This loving quality is included in the fruit of the Spirit. We can learn patience by understanding how God’s patience has given us opportunity to soften our heart toward Him.

With patience, we have the ability to wait for long periods of time without getting annoyed or upset. Another way of describing patience is remaining calm when dealing with conflict. Patience keeps us from escalating the tension with angry outbursts or hurtful words. Instead, we look for solutions to work things out in the course of time.

Proverbs 15:18 highlights the value of patience in times of tension:

“A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.”

Patience is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.

John Shirk

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Key Element for Thriving Relationships-Express Gratitude

john : October 10, 2022 4:05 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is to Express Gratitude.

Saying “Thank you” to someone expresses gratitude and shows our appreciation for someone’s influence in our lives.

It is interesting to note how Paul the Apostle expresses thanks.

He said in Philippians 1:3, “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel.”

He told Philemon in verse 4, “I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your love for all his holy people and your faith in the Lord Jesus.”

There is a pattern by which Paul expresses thanks to God for particular churches or individuals. And then he specifically identifies the reason for his gratefulness.

Expressing gratitude is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.

John Shirk

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Faith Building Verse-Psalm 23:3

john : October 10, 2022 4:01 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verse is Psalm 23:3.

With the LORD as my Shepherd, “He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.”

Before knowing Jesus, our heart is polluted and corrupted by sin and wrong motives. But God’s grace is a life-changer. He is able to remove the pollution of our hearts to make them pure. He is able to correct wrong motives and make them rightly motivated by His love.

Charles Spurgeon once said, “For nourishment, comfort, exhilaration, and refreshment, no wine can rival the love of Jesus. Drink deeply.”

This Faith-Building Verse inspires us to find refreshment and direction by following Jesus in the Year of Relationship.

John Shirk

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Friday Time Capsule-October 04 2010

john : October 7, 2022 1:05 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

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