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Freedom Phrase-Boast In The Lord, not in ourselves
john : October 24, 2019 5:28 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Redemption, today’s Freedom Phrase is based on First Corinthians 1, verses 30 and 31.
“It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God-that is, our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: ‘Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”
Anyone with a true understanding of the Gospel knows that we have no reason to brag about how great we are. All the boasting goes to God who has been gracious in providing a Savior for us.
Our redemption is the result of God’s graciousness toward us. His grace provides us with the opportunity to be transformed into the likeness of Christ, and to be saved from our sinful nature. Every breath we take is an opportunity to praise Him.
Through Jesus, we are set free to boast in the saving grace provided by a generous God.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
Today’s playlist is filled with highlights from the 50th GMA Dove Awards ceremony just a few days ago! Lots of winners are featured in the lineup, including Hillsong UNITED, Phil Wickham, David Leonard and more. There’s also music memories performed by Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, CeCe Winans and Steven Curtis Chapman, who just won a record-breaking 58th Dove Award! I also have a special story from the event from Matt Maher and the Gaithers. Plus, brand new singles to share with you by Brad+Rebekah, Sarah Reeves and Kalley!
By the way, The Dove Awards will be televised this evening (10/20) at 8:00 on TBN. Details at www.DoveAwards.com
| Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
| 6:00 a.m. | |||
| This Is a Move (Live) | Tasha Cobbs Leonard | Single | 2019 |
| Alabaster Box | CeCe Winans | Alabaster Box | 1999 |
| Alabaster Heart (Live) | Kalley | Single | 2019 |
| I Can Only Imagine | MercyMe | Almost There | 2001 |
| The Whole Landscape | Jared Anderson | The Whole Landscape EP | 2019 |
| Anxious | Sarah Reeves | Single | 2019 |
| Never Alone (feat. Kirk Franklin) | Tori Kelly | Hiding Place | 2018 |
| Be Still and Know (feat. Caleb Chapman) | Steven Curtis Chapman | Deeper Roots: Where the Bluegrass Grows | 2013 |
| Peace Be Still (feat. Lauren Daigle) | The Belonging Co | All the Earth | 2017 |
| It Is Well With My Soul | Jason Ingram | Bridges – Classic Hymns, Modern Worship | 2005 |
| 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) | Matt Redman | 10,000 Reasons | 2012 |
| 7:00 a.m. | |||
| Defender | Rita Springer | Battles | 2017 |
| Threads | David Leonard (of All Son & Daughters) | The Wait | 2019 |
| Rejoice | Brad+Rebekah | Single | 2019 |
| Cover The Earth (feat. Cody Carnes) | Kari Jobe | Cover The Earth – Single | 2018 |
| Even When Youre Running | Casting Crowns | Only Jesus | 2018 |
| The Change in Me | Casting Crowns | Only Jesus | 2018 |
| We Rise | Cageless Birds & Jonathan David Helser | We Rise | 2019 |
| White as Snow | Cageless Birds & Melissa Helser | We Bow – EP | 2019 |
| Raise a Hallelujah (feat. Jonathan David Helser & Melissa Helser) | Bethel Music | Victory | 2019 |
| For the Cross (feat. Brian & Jenn Johnson) | Bethel Music | Tides | 2013 |
| Alive & Breathing (feat. Elle Limebear) | Matt Maher | Alive & Breathing, Vol. 2 | 2019 |
| Run to the Father | Cody Carnes | Single | 2019 |
| 8:00 a.m. | |||
| Heres to the One (Live) | Hillsong UNITED | People (Live) | 2019 |
| Agnus Dei (feat. Skye Reedy) | Michael W. Smith | Awaken: The Surrounded Experience | 2019 |
| El Shaddai | Amy Grant | Rock of Ages… Hymns & Faith | 2005 |
| Who You Say I Am (Live) | Hillsong Worship | There Is More (Live) | 2018 |
| All He Says I Am (feat. Kari Jobe) | Cody Carnes | All He Says I Am (feat. Kari Jobe) – Single | 2011 |
| Remember | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Remember – Single | 2019 |
| I Wont Forget | Brian Johnson | After All These Years | 2017 |
| Remember | Tim Hughes | Happy Day | 2009 |
| Kindness | Jared Anderson | The Whole Landscape EP | 2019 |
| Oasis | kalley | Single | 2019 |
| I Love You | Sarah Reeves & Kirk Franklin | I Love You – Single | 2018 |
| Living Hope (feat. Brian Johnson & Jenn Johnson) [Live] | Phil Wickham | Singalong 4 | 2019 |
| Who You Say We Are | Steven Curtis Chapman | Worship and Believe (Deluxe Edition) | 2016 |
| 9:00 a.m. | |||
| You Say | Lauren Daigle | Look Up Child | 2018 |
| I Will Wait | David Leonard | The Wait | 2019 |
| Waymaker (feat. Vanessa Campagna) | Michael W. Smith | Single | 2019 |
| The Cross Has the Final Word (Live) | Cody Carnes | The Darker the Night / The Brighter the Morning | 2017 |
| Forever (Live) | Bethel Music & Kari Jobe | You Make Me Brave (Live) | 2014 |
| Because He Lives | Matt Maher | Alive & Breathing, Vol. 2 | 2019 |
| Good Grace (Live) | Hillsong UNITED | Good Grace (Live) – Single | 2018 |
| Echoes (Till We See the Other Side) [Live] | Hillsong UNITED | People (Live) | 2019 |
| Let It Rain (Is There Anybody) (feat. Mandisa) | Crowder | I Know A Ghost | 2019 |
| Victory In Jesus (feat. Herb Chapman Sr. & Herb Chapman, Jr.) | Steven Curtis Chapman | Deeper Roots: Where the Bluegrass Grows | 2019 |
| Rain Down | Rita Springer | I Have To Believe | 2005 |
| Exalt | Martin Smith | Iron Lung | 2019 |
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Redemption, today’s Freedom Phrase is based on First Corinthians 10, verses 12 and 13.
“If you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall. No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”
When it comes to temptation, it is wise to be on guard. If we think we are above being tempted in a certain area, that may be when we are most vulnerable. Peter insisted he would not deny Jesus three times, but was willing to die for Him. His overconfidence kept him from recognizing his lack of courage for the Lord.
There is a strategy for overcoming temptation found in James 4:7. “Submit yourselves then, to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you.”
Through Jesus, we are set free to say “Yes” to God’s will and “No” to Satan’s temptations.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
| Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
| 6AM | |||
| Your Love Stands Alone | Kristene DiMarco | Where His Light Was | 2017 |
| Lean Back (feat. Davy Flowers) | The Worship Initiative | The Worship Initiative, Vol. 17 | 2019 |
| Goodness of God (Live) | Bethel Music & Jenn Johnson | Victory (Live) | 2019 |
| Aint No Grave (feat. Molly Skaggs) | Bethel Music | Victory | 2019 |
| If I Stand | Jars Of Clay | Awesome God – A Tribute to Rich Mullins | 1998 |
| I Will Worship You | Paul Baloche | Your Mercy | 2016 |
| See A Victory | Elevation Worship | At Midnight – EP | 2019 |
| We Stand (feat. Chris Quilala) | Jesus Culture | Unstoppable Love (Live) | 2015 |
| Jesus, Rock Of Ages | Christy Nockels | Let It Be Jesus | 2015 |
| Confident (feat. Bobby Strand) | Steffany Gretzinger | Blackout | 2018 |
| Wont Stop Now | Elevation Worship | Hallelujah Here Below | 2018 |
| 7AM | |||
| Way Maker (Live) | Leeland | Single | 2019 |
| Lilys Song (Praise the Lord) | Kristene DiMarco | Mighty (Live) | 2015 |
| You Will Make a Way (feat. All Sons & Daughters) | Stu Garrard | Beatitudes | 2017 |
| Heaven Stands Up | Jared Anderson | The Whole Landscape EP | 2019 |
| Whom Shall I Fear (God Of Angel Armies) | Chris Tomlin | Burning Lights | 2012 |
| Remember | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Remember – Single | 2019 |
| I Wont Forget | Brian Johnson | After All These Years | 2017 |
| Believe in You | The McClures | The Way Home (Deluxe) | 2019 |
| Be Still My Soul | Pat Barrett | Pat Barrett | 2018 |
| Blessed Assurance (feat. Jeremy Riddle) | Worship Circle | Worship Circle Hymns | 2019 |
| Trust | Sixpence None The Richer | The Fatherless And The Widow | 1994 |
| 8AM | |||
| Carry Me | Rita Springer | Battles | 2017 |
| You Don’t Miss a Thing (Live) | Bethel Music & Amanda Cook | We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) [Deluxe Edition] | 2015 |
| Always | Kristian Stanfill | Passion: Here For You | 2011 |
| Jesus, Only Jesus | Matt Redman | Passion: Let The Future Begin | 2013 |
| Strong God (feat. Meredith Andrews) | Vertical Worship | The Rock Wont Move | 2013 |
| Mention of Your Name | Jenn Johnson | After All These Years | 2017 |
| Do It Again | Elevation Worship | Speak Revival – EP | 2016 |
| Underneath My Feet (Live) | Red Rocks Worship | spark. (You Will Be My Song) [Live] | 2019 |
| Remember | Passion | Salvations Tide Is Rising | 2016 |
| Counting On Your Name | Tim Hughes | Love Shine Through | 2011 |
| Never Lost | Catherine Mullins | Sing Like the Battle Is Over | 2019 |
| 9AM | |||
| Yes I Will | Vertical Worship | Bright Faith Bold Future | 2019 |
| Jesus, Firm Foundation (feat. Steven Curtis Chapman, Mark Hall and Mandisa) | Mike Donehey | Jesus, Firm Foundation (Hymns Of Worship) | 2013 |
| Cornerstone (My Hope Is Built) | Hillsong Live | Cornerstone EP | 2013 |
| Build My Life | Housefires | Housefires III | 2016 |
| My Confidence | Iron Bell Music | God That Saves | 2017 |
| Be Still My Soul (In You I Rest) | Kari Jobe | Be Still My Soul (In You I Rest) – Single | 2013 |
| We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) | Bethel Music & Brian Johnson | We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) [Deluxe Edition] | 2015 |
| This I Believe (The Creed) | Hillsong Worship | No Other Name | 2014 |
| The Stand | Kristian Stanfill | Passion: Awakening (Deluxe Edition) | 2010 |
| Rock of Ages | Charlie Hall Band | The Death of Death | 2013 |
| Stand in Your Love (Live) | Bethel Music & Josh Baldwin | Victory (Live) | 2019 |
Wisdom from the Red Letters-Old and New Treasures
john : October 11, 2019 4:35 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – Today’s Wisdom from the Red Letters is found in Matthew 13:52.
Jesus said, “Every teacher of the law who has been instructed about the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”
The teachers of God’s Word are called to share the whole counsel of God with their students. This includes the ancient writings of the Old Testament and the good news found in the New Testament.
Out of the “new” comes fresh insights to learn the Gospel. Out of the familiar comes reminders to help us remember what we already learned.
Having access to both the New and Old Testament helps us to see how both parts of the Bible work together to reveal our need for Jesus.
The words of Jesus inspire us to uphold the value of the Old and New Testaments to grow in our faith in the Year of Redemption.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Redemption, today’s Freedom Phrase is based on Hebrews 12, verses 1b through verse 3.
“Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”
When we face temptation, discouragement, or persecution for our faith, we can find strength by remembering the tenacity of Jesus to finish the race that was marked out for Him. Love was His motive. Future glory with His followers was His joy. His example is our inspiration.
Through Jesus, we are set free from the entanglements of sin to run the race marked out for us.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Wisdom from the Red Letters is found in John 17:24.
Jesus prayed, “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.”
Jesus was faithful to His mission from start to finish. The book of Hebrews tells us that for the joy set before Him, He endured the cross, scorning its shame.
The yearning of Jesus’ heart was to be with His followers in a place of glory. It was by Jesus going to the cross that we have the opportunity to go to heaven and to see Jesus in His joy someday.
The words of Jesus inspire us to walk with Jesus and seek His glory in the Year of Redemption.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Redemption, today’s Freedom Phrase is based on Jeremiah 17, verses 7 and 8.
“Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”
In the various seasons of our lives, whether in times of celebration or in times of adversity, God is there, and He is able to work through the circumstances of our lives to strengthen our faith in Him and make it flourish. The key for us is to trust God through it all, and to remember His unfailing love for us. That way, our hope will not be connected to favorable circumstances, but rather to God Himself.
Through Jesus, we are set free to have a thriving faith for the glory of God.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
This morning’s playlist includes new songs from Jared Anderson, Kalley and Chris McClarney. There’s also a confident and faith-filled new “Revival Anthem” by Rend Collective. Plus, fresh renditions of classic hymns by Mack Brock, The McClures, Christy Nockels and more.
| Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
| 6:00 a.m. | |||
| I Will Wait (Live) | David Leonard | The Wait: Silence the Noise (Live) | 2019 |
| Youre Making Something Beautiful (Spontaneous/Live) | Pat Barrett | Canvas and Clay (Live) | 2019 |
| I Am Loved + Do It Again (Live) | Mack Brock | Single | 2019 |
| See A Victory | Elevation Worship | At Midnight – EP | 2019 |
| Dancing On the Waves (Live) | We The Kingdom | Single | 2019 |
| Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus (Amazing Grace) | Shane & Shane | Hymns, Vol. 2 | 2019 |
| New Wine (feat. Bethany Barnard) | The Worship Initiative | The Worship Initiative, Vol. 17 | 2019 |
| Canvas and Clay (feat. Ben Smith) [Live] | Pat Barrett | Single | 2019 |
| Potter and Friend (feat. Jesse Cline) | Dante Bowe | Single | 2017 |
| 7:00 a.m. | |||
| Tethered (Live) | Phil Wickham | Singalong 4 | 2019 |
| Shine On | Bellarive | The Heartbeat | 2012 |
| Maker of the Moon | Elle Limebear | Elle Limebear – EP | 2019 |
| None but Thee | Mack Brock | Simple Hymns: Songs of Worship (Deluxe Version) | 2016 |
| Kindness | Jared Anderson | The Whole Landscape EP | 2019 |
| Hanging onto Every Word That You Say | Michael Hughes Watson | Wait | 2019 |
| Alabaster Heart (Live) | Kalley | Single | 2019 |
| Worthy of Your Name (feat. Sean Curran of Bellarive) | Passion | Worthy Of Your Name | 2017 |
| Peace Be Still (feat. Lauren Daigle) | The Belonging Co | All the Earth | 2017 |
| King of Kings | Hillsong Worship | King of Kings – Single | 2019 |
| Great Things | Phil Wickham | Living Hope (Deluxe) | 2018 |
| Heaven Stands Up | Jared Anderson | The Whole Landscape EP | 2019 |
| 8:00 a.m. | |||
| Be Strong (Live) | Jon Egan | Unveil (Live) | 2019 |
| Even Louder (feat. Tricia) | People Of The Earth | Victory – EP | 2019 |
| Better Word (Live) | Leeland | Better Word (Live) | 2019 |
| So Much Better (feat. Tony Brown) | Housefires | Housefires V (Live) | 2019 |
| Goodness of God (Live) | Bethel Music & Jenn Johnson | Victory (Live) | 2019 |
| Run To the Father | Matt Maher | Alive & Breathing Vol. I – Single | 2019 |
| Morning Sun | Philip Herndon | Decade | 2019 |
| Come As You Are (Live) | David Leonard | The Wait: Silence the Noise (Live) | 2019 |
| Morning Song (Acoustic) | Land of Color | Single | 2019 |
| Over and Over | Chris McClarney | Breakthrough | 2018 |
| Blessed Assurance (feat. Jeremy Riddle) | Worship Circle | Worship Circle Hymns | 2019 |
| 9:00 a.m. | |||
| Christ Is Risen (feat. Hunter GK Thompson) | Bethel Music | Victory (Live) | 2019 |
| The Whole Landscape | Jared Anderson | The Whole Landscape EP | 2019 |
| All the Way My Savior Leads Me | The McClures | Simple Hymns: Songs of Worship (Deluxe Version) | 2019 |
| Valley (Live) | Chris McClarney | Single | 2019 |
| Psalm 23 (Surely Goodness, Surely Mercy) | Shane & Shane | Psalms, Vol. 2 | 2015 |
| Great Is Thy Faithfulness (feat. Christy Nockels) | Worship Circle | Worship Circle Hymns | 2019 |
| Welcome the Healer (feat. Sean Curran) | Passion | Follow You Anywhere | 2019 |
| God of Miracles (Live) | Chris McClarney | Everything and Nothing Less (Live) | 2015 |
| Let There Be Light | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Champion | 2016 |
| Way Maker (Live) | Leeland | Single | 2019 |
| This Is a Move | Brandon Lake | Single | 2019 |
| Revival Anthem | Rend Collective | Single | 2019 |
Freedom Phrase-Saying “Amen” to God’s Promises
john : September 30, 2019 3:29 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Redemption, today’s Freedom Phrase is based on Second Corinthians 1:20.
“For no matter how many promises God has made, they are ‘Yes’ in Christ. And so through him the ‘Amen’ is spoken by us to the glory of God.”
There are some precious promises found in God’s Word for followers of Jesus such as forgiveness of sins, adoption into God’s family, the gift of the Holy Spirt, and eternal life.
Jesus was the fulfillment of a promise made by God in the Old Testament. His appearance in the world 2,000 years ago is evidence that we can trust God to be true to His Word.
Through Jesus, we are set free from the guilt of our past to live with purpose for today and hope for the future.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
