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Key Element for Thriving Relationships-Words of Life
john : September 27, 2022 3:52 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is holding to the words of life.
By clinging to the words of life, we will be in a better place to promote a culture of life.
Philippians 2:14 to 16 says, “Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life.”
One thing we learn here is that a grumbling or argumentative spirit is not consistent with holding on to the word of life. These attitudes drain people around us. But the Gospel is life-giving.
This good news moves us to speak words of hope, encouragement, and truth. There is a word of life that shines brightly in times of darkness, and His name is Jesus.
Holding firmly to the word of life is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verse is Micah 6:8.
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
These are God’s requirements for our lives that reflect His goodness.
To Act Justly is to stand up for what is right in God’s eyes. His call of justice includes defending the oppressed, taking up the cause of the fatherless and pleading the case of the widow.
To love Mercy means that we show mercy in the form of compassion and forgiveness.
To walk humbly with God is reliance on His grace to save us from our sins. We live with profound gratitude for His unfailing love and abundant goodness demonstrated through Jesus.
This Faith-Building Verse inspires us to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God in the Year of Relationship.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verses are Psalm 25:8 and 9.
Good and upright is the LORD; therefore, he instructs sinners in his ways. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.
God leads us in the way of His goodness by the counsel of His Word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
The Bible is where we learn how sinners can be turned into saints. That is where we learn about the riches of God’s grace. The Bible also tells us about God’s character, God’s Kingdom, God’s will, and God’s blessings. The Bible gives us good direction for living life God’s way rather than our own.
These Faith-Building Verses inspire us to be teachable to the counsel of God’s Word in the Year of Relationship.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Key Element for Thriving Relationships-Worship Together
john : September 26, 2022 4:15 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is Worshipping together.
Jesus said in Matthew 18:20 that “where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
His presence is a powerful force to unify believers in the midst of our worship. This kind of worship is sometimes called corporate worship, where the saints of God assemble together for the purpose of glorifying God.
These settings provide opportunity for believers to encourage each other in the faith, and motivate each other toward love and good deeds. It is also an opportunity for praise-filled music.
Psalm 149:1 says, “Praise the LORD. Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people.”
Worshipping together is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Happy Fall! I have a special lineup on the way for you this week, including recent releases from Elle Limebear, Grace City, Leslie Jordan, Chris Tomlin and more. Plus, a Wind & Waves mini-theme and a powerful little lineup inspired by the new We The Kingdom song, “God Is On The Throne”. Also, the whole 9:00 hour will be full of Fall Songs as we celebrate the arrival of Autumn!
| Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
| 6AM | |||
| I Will Worship | Erik Nieder | Single | 2022 |
| Heart & Flesh (feat. TAYA) | Leeland | Single | 2022 |
| Waiting Here For You (Live At Team Night) | Hillsong Worship | Team Night (Live) | 2022 |
| Rest On Us | Elle Limebear | Single | 2022 |
| Good (Cant Be Anything Else) [Live] | Cody Carnes | Single | 2022 |
| Peace Be Still (feat. Lauren Daigle) | The Belonging Co | All the Earth | 2017 |
| Dancing On The Waves | We The Kingdom | Holy Water | 2020 |
| Wind and the Waves (feat. Kenzie Walker) [Live] | Grace City | Sundays EP (Live) | 2022 |
| Thats The Power (feat. Benjamin Hastings) | Hillsong Worship | These Same Skies (Live) | 2021 |
| Mention of Your Name | Jenn Johnson | After All These Years | 2017 |
| 7AM | |||
| In The Name (feat. Kim Walker-Smith) | Lakewood Music | Live in the Wonderful | 2021 |
| Evidence | Josh Baldwin | Evidence | 2020 |
| Promises | Maverick City Music | Maverick City Vol. 3 Part 2 | 2021 |
| Yes and Amen (feat. Chris McClarney) | Jesus Culture | Living with a Fire | 2018 |
| Great I Am | Leslie Jordan | All That I Need To Know – EP | 2022 |
| Holy and Anointed One | Shane & Shane | The Worship Initiative, Vol. 7 | 2014 |
| God Is On The Throne | We The Kingdom | We The Kingdom | 2022 |
| Reign Above It All | Paul McClure | Revivals In The Air (Live) | 2020 |
| Still On the Throne | Mitch Wong | Single | 2020 |
| The Lord Almighty Reigns | Keith & Kristyn Getty | Single | 2022 |
| Majesty (Here I Am) | Delirious | World Service | 2004 |
| Holy Forever | Chris Tomlin | Always | 2022 |
| Holy (Song Of The Ages) (feat. Andrew Holt) | The Belonging Co | Single | 2020 |
| 8AM | |||
| LION (feat. Chris Brown & Brandon Lake) LIVE | Elevation Worship | LION | 2022 |
| Forever & Amen (Live) | Cody Carnes & Kari Jobe | God Is Good! (Live) | 2022 |
| This Is the Kingdom (feat. Pat Barrett) | Elevation Worship | LION | 2022 |
| A Thousand Shores | Citizens | A Thousand Shores – EP | 2022 |
| Father Of Lights | Chris Tomlin | Always | 2022 |
| Narrow Road | Josh Baldwin | Where The Glory Is | 2022 |
| Feels Like A Blessing | Benjamin Hastings & JUDAH. | Single | 2022 |
| On Repeat | Hillsong UNITED | On Repeat – Single | 2022 |
| Good News | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Ive Got Good News (Live) | 2022 |
| Thats Just What You Do (Live) | Andy Cherry | Invocation (Live) | 2022 |
| Graves Into Gardens (feat. Brandon Lake) | Elevation Worship | Graves Into Gardens | 2020 |
| 9AM | |||
| Fall Afresh (feat. Dinah Wright & Robbie Seay) | The Worship Initiative | The Worship Initiative, Vol. 25 (Live) | 2021 |
| Fall Back | Rebecca St. James | Dawn | 2020 |
| We Fall Down (feat. Chris Tomlin) | Steven Curtis Chapman | WOW Worship Red | 2005 |
| Heaven Fall | Cody Carnes | Heaven Fall – Single | 2019 |
| Fires Gonna Fall | Martin Smith | Iron Lung | 2019 |
| Fire Fall Down (Live) | Hillsong UNITED | (in the meantime) – EP | 2020 |
| Heaven Fall Down | Phil Wickham | Singalong 2 | 2012 |
| Fall On Your Knees | David Crowder Band | Give Us Rest-A Requiem Mass in C | 2012 |
| Spirit Fall | Chris Tomlin | Passion: Here For You | 2011 |
| Let It Echo (Heaven Fall) [feat. Chris Quilala] [Live] | Jesus Culture | Let It Echo (Live) | 2016 |
| Let Your Glory Fall | Kari Jobe | The Garden (Deluxe Edition) | 2017Pr |
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verse is Second Timothy 1:7.
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
This is how God’s Spirit works in our lives to make us bold witnesses for Jesus.
God’s Spirit gives us the power to testify of God’s saving grace in a life-changing way.
God’s Spirit gives us the power of love to share with the world.
God’s Spirit gives us the power to exercise self-discipline that says “yes” to God and “no” to temptation.
God’s Spirit helps us to live out the Christian life as a testimony of grace. In light of the Spirit that God gave us, Paul said to Timothy, “Do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord.”
This Faith-Building Verse inspires us to live with confidence under the influence of God’s Spirit in the Year of Relationship.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Key Element for Thriving Relationships-Serving Together
john : September 23, 2022 5:21 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is Serving the Lord side by side.
A deeper connection with other people sometimes happens when we work together. A youth group may draw closer together after serving together on a mission trip. Or a family might grow closer by volunteering together at a homeless shelter or nursing home. These kinds of services train us to look beyond ourselves to the needs of others. We can see God working through our acts of service and share the joy with those who serve with us.
There is a prophecy in Zephaniah 3:9, revealing that the LORD will purify the lips of the peoples, that all of them may call on the name of the LORD and serve him shoulder to shoulder.
And Ephesians 4:16 talks about the body of Christ growing and building itself up in love, as each part does its work.
Serving the Lord side by side is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
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JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verse is Revelation 22:21.
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.
These are the final words that we see in the Bible. This is a picture of eternity, when the people of God are united with the Lord forever in a place of peace and rest. Grace is how we are saved, and grace is how we are sustained forever. God will wipe away every tear from the eyes of His people. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.
Billy Graham has said, “I have read the last page of the Bible. It is going to turn out all right.” This is good to remember in the midst of a difficult day or when it seems that our world is crumbling apart. Our troubles today are not the end of our story if our ultimate hope for salvation is found in Jesus.
This Faith-Building Verse inspires us to live with the hope of heaven in the Year of Relationship.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
