FRED MCNAUGHTON – We are excited to announce that WJTL was voted “Favorite Radio Station” in the Lancaster Newspapers 11th Annual Readers Choice Awards! Thank you to all our listeners and thank you Lancaster Newspapers for giving us this opportunity!
JOHN SHIRK – To be authentic is to be believable or trustworthy. Another definition of authenticity is the quality of being genuine and not corrupted.
This is the kind of faith that God is calling His people to live out. The call to authenticity shows up in places like Romans 12:9 which says, “Love must be sincere.” And First Peter 1:7, which explains that God permits trials in our lives so that our faith might be proved genuine, and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
The perfect example of authenticity is Jesus. He did not just say that He loved us. He expressed it at the cross, and continues to reach out with His love to invite us to know Him as Lord and Savior. With the focus of our faith on Jesus, His authentic love will become our brilliant influence. His Word challenges us to walk the talk. First John 2:6 says, “Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.”
Authenticity is a character quality that enables us to represent Jesus in the world today.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – A good melody is a tune that is pleasant to the ears. One of the key elements in many worship services is music. That is because God’s people have been given a song in our heart, and that song reflects gratitude to God for His saving grace and His highest glory.
Psalm 40, verse 3 says, “He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.”
Christian music can be used of God as an instrument of praise to bring glory to the name of Jesus. Songs can also be words of instruction to people, explaining the message of forgiveness and eternal life through Jesus Christ.
Melodiousness is a quality that enables us to represent Jesus in the world today.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
WJTL’s Kristi Leigh is introduced to Shine Bright Baby, their special skills, and their awesome music.
KRISTI LEIGH — Today when I got to work, Eddie was pretty excited to show me what came in the mail. It was a thank you note from the new band Shine Bright Baby! (It was our first-ever thank you note from a band interviewed at a festival, so it really meant a lot!) We met and interviewed them at Creation this year and had an absolute blast! They’re lots of fun and to top it all off, their music is pretty impressive. You’ll have to check out their interview video when Eddie posts it in the next couple of days. Good times indeed!
Kristi Leigh
Kristi@WJTL.com
JOHN SHIRK – One definition of “evaluation” is “an assessment of strengths and weaknesses.”
When taking a look at our own strengths and weaknesses, it takes honesty and humility to get to the truth of the matter.
Sometimes, we get a better understanding of where we are in our relationship with God by reading the Bible. We can take a look at certain passages that talk about God’s will for our lives. Then ask ourselves, “Is this true of me?” Or we can go directly to God in prayer for His perspective on our hearts. This is what David did in Psalm 139. He prayed in verse 23, “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
An honest evaluation of ourselves is a productive exercise for spiritual growth, helping us to see through our blind spots that need attention, so that we can better live out the true virtues of the Christian faith.
Honest evaluation of ourselves is a quality that enables us to represent Jesus in the world today.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Dan Huie, of Reilly, talks to Kristi Leigh backstage at Purple Door 2009 about finally getting to meet his hero.
JOHN SHIRK – Purpose is defined as the reason for which something is done or created.
Speaking of Jesus, Colossians 1:16 tells us that all things were created by him and for him.
We exist for His glory, not our own. If we live to please ourselves, our purpose is too small. Rick Warren, author of the Purpose Driven Life, says, “Without God, life has no purpose, and without purpose, life has no meaning.”
If God is not at the steering wheel of our decisions, then other influences will seek to drive our engine. Some examples include materialism, other religious influences, or people’s opinions.
Purpose in God provides hope and direction. Philippians 2:13 addresses believers this way: “For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.”
A God-given purpose is a character quality that enables us to represent Jesus in the world today.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – The definition of quietness is “making little or no noise.” In the Bible, quietness means something a bit deeper. It includes making little or no noise, but also means “to be undisturbed-to be at peace.”
In Isaiah 30:15, the LORD says, “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength.”
If we have renounced sin and turned to Christ for salvation, we can have the peace that passes understanding. We can be assured that we belong to Jesus and are included in His family of believers. Our conscience is clear before God when are compelled by His love to do what is right.
We live in a noisy and disturbed world. We can find rest for our soul by taking time each day to find a quiet place and spend time with God. In Bible study and prayer, life’s most important relationship is cultivated. Our perspective becomes clear on what really matters, and our heart is refreshed as we reflect on His identity and destiny. Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.”
Quietness is a character quality that enables us to represent Jesus in the world today.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
KRISTI LEIGH — Check out the new video for the MIKESCHAIR song “Someone Worth Dying For” and keep your ears glued to your radio for a live interview with them this afternoon!
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Kristi Leigh
Kristi@WJTL.com
