JOHN SHIRK -When the circumstances of our lives seem to be caving in on us and applying pressure to our sanity, that is a good time to press closer to Christ-to reflect on His mercy and strength.

In a climate of upheaval in the world, Psalm 46 tells us that Someone is eventually going to make wars cease.  He is going to restore order where chaos once stood.  Verse 10 says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

There are many important characteristics that describe God.  One of those characteristics is that He is Sovereign.  That means, He is on the throne.  Jesus is described as “the Alpha and Omega, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.”  There has never been a time when Jesus was not God. The Bible tells us that His Kingdom is coming.  When He comes, His reign will be evident for all to see.  Remembering God’s Sovereignty brings hope for troubled times, security in times of crisis, and peace in times of conflict. When Jesus reigns on the throne of our hearts, we have the assurance that nothing in all creation can separate us from His love.

That’s today’s Mission Statement for representing Jesus in the world today.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

November 2007

This week’s Feedback Giveback prize is an official Remedy Drive “street sign.”  It’s in quotations here because it isn’t government issued or registered with any department of transportation–but it’s still clever and novel!  The prize also includes a Remedy Drive T-shirt celebrating their latest song on the radio “I Will Guide You Home.”  To get in on the drawing for this prize pack, comment on any blog by midnight this Sunday night (December 5th) and you’ll automatically be eligible to win!  We’ll announce the winner on Monday morning (December 6th) and congratulate them all week long!

July 2010 – Never a dull moment hanging out backstage with Steven Courtney

November 2007 – WJTL’s Kristi Leigh talks with Sanctus Real. The guys introduce each other, talk about being expecting fathers, their new album, and ponder agoraphobia

July 2009 – A look at Water Street Mission, a branch of Water Street Ministries.

JOHN SHIRK – Psalm 118:24 reminds us that “this is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

When we woke up this morning, we were given another opportunity to live for the glory of God.  As we think of His blessings in a given day, we are moved to thanksgiving.  A pastor named George Butterick once said, “Perhaps we should try to write down the blessings of one day. We might begin; we could never end; there are not pens or paper enough in all the world.”

We can thank God for His opportunities in a given day to be a witness for Jesus. We can thank Him for His strength to do what He calls us to do. We can thank Him for having a clear purpose to serve others for the glory of His name.  We can thank Him for His provisions like food, clothing, and shelter.  We can thank the LORD for those special people he places in our lives who are a treasure to us.  We can thank God for the gift of His Son Jesus, who is our greatest blessing of all. It will make a difference in our attitude if we remember to give thanks to God for His many blessings.

That’s today’s Mission Statement for representing Jesus in the world today.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Derri Dougherty and Steve Hindalong from The Choir talk with WJTL’s John Shirk on the Classic Cafe.

A really cool 2 CD set just came out recently: “Freedom” by Artists United for International Justice Mission.  Lots of Christian artists you know and love (Toby Mac, Jars of Clay, Tenth Avenue North, Mercy Me, Brandon Heath, Sara Groves and a whole bunch more) donated their time and talents for this project so that IJM can do its work.  These artists passionately believe in what IJM is doing.  Read more about IJM and how this project helps so many people here.  This week we’re giving a copy away as our Feedback Giveback prize!  Just comment on any staff blog before midnight this Sunday night (November 28th) and you’ll automatically qualify to win!  We’ll announce the winner on the radio Monday morning (November 29th).