Today’s playlist has a couple mini-themes: one is a little collection of modern songs with hymns woven in, and the other is based on Lamentations 3:20. Today’s mega-theme focuses on the Names of God: Jireh, Yahweh, Alpha, Omega, Emmanuel and more.

Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ

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Song Title	Artist	Album	Year
6AM
More Than Able (feat. Chandler Moore & Tiffany Hudson)	Elevation Worship	Single	2023
God of the Living	Meredith Andrews	Single	2023
Holy Spirit	Bryan & Katie Torwalt	Here On Earth	2011
Again and Again	Red Rocks Worship	Things of Heaven	2021
Goodness Goes On And On	Daniel Doss	Single	2023
On Repeat	Hillsong UNITED	On Repeat – Single	2022
Light a Fire / Great Are You Lord (Live)	David Leonard	Single	2022
Holy Forever	Chris Tomlin	Always	2022
Trust In God	Elevation Worship	Radio Single	2023
HIStory (feat. Benjamin William Hastings)	JUDAH.	Single	2023
Those Who Have Not Seen (feat. Paul Baloche, Matt Maher)	Anchor Hymns	Single	2023
7AM
Be Still And Know (feat. DOE)	Housefires	How To Start A Housefire, Pt. II	2023
Honey in the Rock (feat. Davy Flowers)	The Worship Initiative	Single	2023
Sound of Your Kingdom (feat. Gable Price)	Caleb & Bethany Kuenzli	Heaven Is Here	2023
The Jesus Way	Phil Wickham	Single	2023
Anywhere You Go (Live)	7 Hills Worship	Single	2023
Praise (feat. Brandon Lake, Chris Brown & Chandler Moore)	Elevation Worship	CAN YOU IMAGINE?	2023
Miracle in Me	Red Rocks Worship	Ascend	2023
Over And Over	Influence Music & Matt Gilman	REBELS (Deluxe)	2020
It is Well (feat. Kristene DiMarco)	Kristene DiMarco	You Make Me Brave (Live)	2014
Christ Is Risen	Mack Brock	Greater Things	2018
Live Up To Your Name	Danny Gokey	Single	2022
8AM
Theres No Other Name (feat. Francesca Battistelli)	Bethel Music	Starlight	2017
Jehovah (feat. Chris Brown)	Elevation Worship	CAN YOU IMAGINE?	2023
Jireh (feat. Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine)	Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music	Old Church Basement	2021
Alpha And Omega (feat. Steffany Gretzinger & John Wilds)	Jesus Image	JESUS (Live)	2022
Call On The Name (Live)	Cody Carnes	Single	2023
1,000 Names	Sean Curran	1,000 Names	2021
Yeshua (Live)	Jesus Image	JESUS (Live)	2022
Yahweh	Rend Collective	Good News	2018
9AM
The Power of Your Name (feat. Matt Redman)	Jon Reddick	Single	2020
His Name is Jesus	Jeremy Riddle	His Name is Jesus – Single	2022
Emmanuel	Martin Smith	Back To The Start	2014
LION (feat. Chris Brown & Brandon Lake)	Elevation Worship	LION	2022
Sing We the Song of Emmanuel	Matt Boswell & Matt Papa	His Mercy Is More	2019
What A Beautiful Name	Hillsong Worship	Let There Be Light	2017
Yeshua (Friend Of Sinners)	Mike Donehey	Single	2023
Father Of Lights	Chris Tomlin	Always	2022
Emmanuel (God with Us Forever)	Bryan & Katie Torwalt	Champion	2016
Great I Am (feat. Jared Anderson)	New Life Worship	You Hold It All	2011
Mention of Your Name	Jenn Johnson	After All These Years	2017
YAHWEH (No One) (feat. Elevation Worhip)	Chris Tomlin	Always	2022

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/08gfXlSjkuiDuEt16Yfxtz?si=645654387f494d2a

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Philippians 2:13.

“For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.”

The Gospel highlights God’s good purpose for our lives. After we come to faith in Jesus, we begin to wrestle with the question “What is God’s will for my life?” “Where is my place to serve Him?”

The good news is that we are not left alone to figure things out by ourselves. God promises to be with us. His Holy Spirit is available to guide us. His Word is available to help us grow in His grace and prepare for our mission. His love becomes the compelling force for our lives, driving us to be a voice of good news in a world that is looking for hope.

This Light Reflection inspires us to cooperate with God’s will and carry out His good purpose in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is to offer our time to God.

David said to the LORD in Psalm 31:15, “My times are in your hands.”

There is faith in that statement and understanding that God has given us a window of time on the earth. We are not here by accident, but by Providence.

Without God in view, some people reason that since time is limited, ‘let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.” But with God in view, we have another perspective for the way we use our time. That perspective seeks to do the will of God and please Him with a heart of faith.

Ephesians 5:14 says, “Wake up sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you. Be very careful then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.”

Offering our time to God is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Volunteer spots are open for this year’s Kids Cookie Break Fest happening on Saturday August 26.

We have two identical programs from 10 to 1 and 2 to 5 that include music and entertainment from Kids Cookie Break artists and friends, interactive vendors with fun activities for the kids, barrel train and covered wagon rides, food trucks and more!

We’re looking for friends (age 14+) that would like to help us bless the community with our annual free, family event centered around Christ, Community and Music.  You could be a helper for a few hours or the entire day.  Spots include helping with Chick-fil-A meals, parking, carnival games, inflatables, ticket taking, trash, and more.

Visit the Sign Up link at https://signup.com/go/qACsgJR

Check out pictures from last years KCB Fest.

Please email  stacey@wjtl.com with any questions.  I’d love to tell you more!

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Philippians 1:21.

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.

Life on this earth is temporary. Our bodies are not made to last, but while we live in them, we can live for a purpose that leaves a legacy of faith.

The Apostle Paul loved Jesus and lived for the glory of His name. As a result, Paul lived with purpose and hope.

There is much fulfillment when we live according to God’s design for our lives. If we live, that means fruitful labor for us. If we die, that means that we are in the comfort of God’s presence forever. To live is Christ and to die is gain.

This Light Reflection inspires us to find our purpose and hope in Christ in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is to offer our activities to God.

God made us with a purpose to glorify Him with whatever we do. As we follow Jesus, His plan becomes the priority of our lives. We come to a place of surrender by saying to the Lord, “Have your way in my life. I am your servant.”  Then, follow God’s plan with a faithful heart.

Mary said something like that and God established her as the mother of Jesus, and blessed throughout all generations.

David said something like that, and God established him to be the king over Israel. and a man after His own heart. God testified about David, “He will do everything I want him to do.” That can be true of us.

Proverbs 16:3 says, “Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”

Offering our activities to God is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is to offer our future to God.

God holds the future in His hands. He knows the end from the beginning, and moves throughout history to bring glory to His name. He knows our future too. In Jeremiah 29:11, He declared, “I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.”

God’s plans for our lives are hopeful when we seek Him with all of our heart. They include living out God’s purposes while we live on the earth, a life-changing relationship with Him, and the glories of heaven beyond our last breath. His presence is the key to a bright future.

Psalm 37:37 says, “Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace.”

Offering our future to God is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from First Corinthians 1:22 to 25.

“Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified; a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.”

Jesus did not conform to the expectations of the Jews and Greeks, but He is the fulfillment of what they were seeking. He is the ultimate miracle of love from heaven. He is also the supreme source of wisdom to guide us on our journey of faith.

Of all the philosophies around the world, there is one faith that shines brightly with the blessing of God’s grace. That is the faith that preaches Christ crucified and risen from the dead.

This Light Reflection inspires us to turn to Jesus as our source of strength and wisdom in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from First Corinthians 1:18.

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God.

The Apostle Paul, who wrote these words, lived with the awareness that the death of Jesus was his pathway to salvation. At the cross, Jesus shed his blood for the forgiveness of our sins. He willingly laid down His life so that we could be reconciled to God and live with Him forever. Embracing this message changes our values and priorities.

The message of the cross becomes the power source of our lives. That’s where God’s grace shines brightly as our source of salvation, and source of strength to live out the Christian life.

This Light Reflection inspires us to embrace the message of the cross in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com