JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Vision, today’s 20/20 Insight focuses on racial equality.

The love of God breaks down racial barriers. Peter was a Jewish leader in the early church who learned this lesson of faith when he went to the house of a Gentile named Cornelius.  

He made this statement in Acts 10:34, “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism, but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.”

No one race of people is superior or inferior to another race. God will welcome into His presence faithful believers from all races. Revelation 7:9 views the picture of heaven with a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb.

Focusing on God’s love for all races of people gives us greater clarity for living out the Christian life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Today’s playlist is filled with super singable songs of worship:  “Way Maker”,”How Great Is Our God”, “Who You Say I Am”, “How He Loves”, “No Longer Slaves”, “Great I Am”, “It Is Well” and many more. The whole lineup is below.

By the way, the Praise & Worship Podcast is available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Episode 1 Paul Baloche, Episode 2 Matt Goss and Episode 3 coming this Tuesday!

Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ

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JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Vision, today’s 20/20 Insight focuses on the motivation of a godly example.

In Philippians 3:17, the Apostle Paul said, “Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters. And just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do.”

If you think of someone who is a godly example in your life, you are probably thinking of someone with exceptional character qualities. They love Jesus and it shows in the way they live their lives and treat other people. They are grateful to God and serve others with an attitude of humility.  Observe how people like that live out their faith. They will motivate us to be faithful to God. As a mentor to others, Paul encouraged others to follow him as he followed Christ. 

Focusing on godly examples gives us greater clarity for living out the Christian life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Good News Focus is on Romans 6:23.

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

God’s grace is a gift extended to sinners. Instead of despair, we can live with hope, because God has remembered our desperate situation in our sinful condition, and provided a remedy through Jesus Christ.  

Just as employees earn wages by their work in the positive sense, so in the negative sense, we deserve death because of the sins we have committed. But when we receive Jesus as Lord and Savior, God no longer holds our sins against us for judgment. He sets us free from condemnation and releases us from guilt. God’s grace is the ultimate gift to save us from our sins.

Jesus is our source of good news, leading us to live with hope on the road that leads to heaven in the Year of Vision.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

New in 2020: more ways to connect with Praise & Worship on WJTL!

Follow @WJTLradio_PNW on Instagram for Worship Song of the Day details, new release information, tips for worship leaders, themes in the works and personal encouragement. You’ll also get a heads up on WJTL’s Praise & Worship Podcast, which you can find on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and SoundCloud. Episodes are up now from Paul Baloche and LCBC’s Matt Goss–and more are coming soon.

And if you love a theme as much as I do, I’m making highlight playlists on Spotify. The first one for 2020: “Fixed & Focused“. It’s loaded with songs from this week’s program, encouraging us to keep our eyes on Jesus: the Author & Perfector of our faith.

Listen, Sing, Follow, Subscribe — I’d love to connect with you!

Kristi Leigh, WJTL

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2020 is such a good year for optical puns. I’m sure you’ve heard a few already! At WJTL, we’ve dubbed 2020 the Year of Vision. It’ll be our daily focus. So, the first big Praise & Worship themed playlist is: Fixed & Focused! Listen for lyrics encouraging us to keep our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfector of our Faith.
Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ

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*NEW* WJTL Praise & Worship Podcast! Episode 1 (Paul Baloche) and Episode 2 (LCBC’s Matt Goss) available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and SoundCloud.

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JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Vision, today’s 20/20 Insight focuses on God’s faithfulness.

Lamentations 3:22 says, “Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” I say to myself, ‘The LORD is my portion; therefore, I will wait for him.’ The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him.”

In the morning, some people see a sunrise. In his view of the sunrise, the writer of Lamentations saw more. He saw hope in the Lord. He was reminded of the faithfulness of God.

Focusing on God’s faithfulness gives us greater clarity for living out the Christian faith.

John Shirk

John @wjtl.com

Happy New Year! This morning’s playlist includes songs to start it off with a healthy heart. Plus, themes detected on the horizon: Revival & Awakening. I’m also excited to share a few of the very newest releases from Cody Carnes, Shane & Shane, Patrick Mayberry and Passion Music with Kristian Stanfill. Check out this lineup below!

Kristi Leigh

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JOHN SHIRK – 2020 is the Year of Vision at WJTL. Listen for our daily devotional features to provide greater clarity for the journey of faith. One devotional series will be the 20/20 Insight of the Day, which is intended to sharpen our spiritual vision. The other devotional series will turn our focus to a Bible verse, highlighting the good news of Jesus Christ.

In the Year of Vision, today’s 20/20 Insight focuses on Jesus. 

Hebrews 12, verses 2 and 3 remind us to “fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

To fix our eyes on Jesus means that we focus our faith on Him. Jesus is our ultimate example and source of inspiration. His example sets a pattern for our lives. His inspiration motivates us to press on in the faith. He endured opposition from sinners. As we consider what Jesus went through for us, we are inspired to endure in the faith for Him.

Focusing on Jesus gives us greater clarity for living out the Christian faith.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Today, it’s TWIN SPINS!  We’re doubling up on songs from Mack Brock, Charlie Hall, Hillsong Worship, Kristian Stanfill, Rend Collective and more. Plus, just a few Christmas songs sprinkled in: some of my favorite new ones this season!  We have to hear them while we can!  Chris Tomlin, Life Center Worship, Matt Maher, Phil Wickham to name a few.

By the way, some fun stuff is right round the corner with the transition to 2020.  I’ll highlight worship songs that impacted our hearts this year on the Praise & Worship Special this Tuesday from Noon-4PM.  I also have stories from the artists, themselves!  Paul Baloche, David Leonard, Matt Goss, Brad+Rebekah and Jared Anderson.  

In the mean time, be some of the first to follow me on Instagram! @PRAISEandWORSHIPonWJTL

Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ

Kristi@WJTL.com