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JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Redemption, today’s Freedom Phrase is based on Joel 2:13.
“Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.”
In Jewish history, the tearing of the clothes often was a sign of deep anguish or extreme grief. Jacob, for example, tore his clothes when he thought that his son Joseph had died.
Here in the book of Joel, the LORD is calling His people to a contrite heart-one that is broken with sorrow because of sin. In the Bible, sin is a big deal because the LORD is holy. God demands justice for it. At the cross, God showed that His grace is an even bigger deal when Jesus took the punishment for our sins. If we have lost our way by running away from God, there is a way to return through Jesus Christ. He is the way, the truth, and the life.
Through Jesus, we are set free to return to God and experience His abounding love.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Redemption, today’s Freedom Phrase is based on Psalm 33, verse 1.
“Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him.”
When we commit our lives to Jesus, we are moved by His love to honor Him in worship. God has given us a meaningful way to express our devotion and praise to God from the overflow of our joy. That way is music.
Verse 2 of Psalm 33 encourages us to “praise the LORD with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.”
Through Jesus, we are set free to celebrate His glory and grace with songs of worship.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Wisdom from the Red Letters is found in Luke 13, verses 20 and 21.
Jesus said, “What shall I compare the kingdom of God to? It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough.”
Many times in the Bible, yeast is considered a bad thing, but not in this parable. Jesus is referring to the permeating influence of God’s Kingdom to have a strong impact on the world.
The Gospel also has a permeating influence on our lives. When we receive Jesus as Lord and Savior, His influence becomes the dominating factor that transforms us, so that we are moved to honor Him with our entire being.
The words of Jesus inspire us to invite God to move in us and through us to advance His Kingdom in the Year of Redemption.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Wisdom from the Red Letters is found in Matthew 24:14.
Jesus said, “This gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.”
This was the mission that Jesus left with His followers before ascending to heaven: He told them to preach the good news to all creation and to make disciples of all nations. Jesus says the Gospel will have an impact on every nation. In heaven, there will be representatives from every nation joining in the celebration.
Through the efforts of missionaries to share the Gospel and efforts to translate the Bible into more languages, the good news of Jesus continues to spread around the world. Opportunities for evangelism continue to abound, thanks to the increase of technology, air travel, the internet, and the commitment of Jesus’ followers to share the good news.
The words of Jesus inspire us to go on mission with God and tell others about His saving grace in the Year of Redemption.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ
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This week’s playlist has some brand new tracks from Shane & Shane’s Hymns 2 record (just came out a couple days ago!) I also lined up some Mack Brock, Rita Springer, Pat Barrett, I AM THEY, Brandon Lake, Leeland and more.
Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
6:00 a.m. | 2011 | ||
Who You Say We Are | Steven Curtis Chapman | Worship and Believe (Deluxe Edition) | 2016 |
Living Waters (As the Deer) | Shane & Shane | Hymns, Vol. 2 | 2019 |
All Who Are Thirsty | Brenton Brown | Adoration | 2008 |
The Water (Meant for Me) [feat. David Leonard] | I AM THEY | Trial & Triumph | 2018 |
Lord, I Need You (feat. Audrey Assad) | Matt Maher | All The People Said Amen | 2013 |
Give Me Jesus | All Sons & Daughters | Prone To Wander: A Collection of Hymns | |
10,000 Reasons | Rend Collective Experiment | Campfire | 2013 |
Everything (feat. Liam Bernhard) | Vineyard Worship | Single | 2019 |
Run to the Father | Cody Carnes | Single | 2019 |
Resurrecting | Elevation Worship | Here as in Heaven | 2016 |
Mention of Your Name | Jenn Johnson | After All These Years | 2017 |
Reckless Love | Cory Asbury | Reckless Love | 2017 |
7:00 a.m. | |||
Way Maker (Live) | Leeland | Single | 2019 |
Hanging onto Every Word That You Say | Michael Hughes Watson | Wait | 2019 |
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus (Amazing Grace) | Shane & Shane | Hymns, Vol. 2 | 2019 |
In Christ Alone | Kristian Stanfill | Passion: Let The Future Begin | 2013 |
I Am Loved + Do It Again (Live) | Mack Brock | Single | 2019 |
It is Well (feat. Kristene DiMarco) | Bethel Music | You Make Me Brave (Live) | 2014 |
Good Good Father | Chris Tomlin & Pat Barrett | Single | 2018 |
Now I See | Paul & Hannah McClure | Single | 2019 |
No Longer Slaves (feat. Jonathan David & Melissa Helser) | Bethel Music | We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) [Deluxe Edition] | 2015 |
Who You Say I Am (Live) | Hillsong Worship | There Is More (Live) | 2018 |
Stand in Your Love (Live) | Bethel Music & Josh Baldwin | Victory (Live) | 2019 |
8:00 a.m. | |||
How He Loves | John Mark McMillan | The Song Inside The Sounds Of Breaking Down | 2005 |
Oh Lord Almighty | Shane & Shane | Hymns, Vol. 2 | 2019 |
Revelation Song (feat. Kari Jobe) | Gateway Worship | Cover The Earth | 2006 |
Beautiful | Phil Wickham | Cannons | 2007 |
Dancing On the Waves (Live) | We The Kingdom | Single | 2019 |
Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) | Hillsong United | Zion | 2013 |
You Make Me Brave (feat. Amanda Cook) | Bethel Music | You Make Me Brave (Live) | 2014 |
King of My Heart | John Mark & Sarah McMillan | You Are the Avalanche – EP | 2015 |
Defender | Rita Springer | Battles | 2017 |
Great Are You Lord | All Sons & Daughters | All Sons & Daughters | 2014 |
Great I Am (feat. Jared Anderson) | New Life Worship | You Hold It All | 2011 |
9:00 a.m. | |||
My Glorious-Sing To The King (feat. Laura Story) | Eoghan Heaslip | Worship Project H2.14 | 2005 |
Praise to the Lord (Joyful, Joyful) | Shane & Shane | Hymns, Vol. 2 | 2019 |
Canvas and Clay (feat. Ben Smith) [Live] | Pat Barrett | Single | 2019 |
Lion and the Lamb | Leeland | Invisible | 2016 |
How Great Is Our God | Chris Tomlin | Passion: How Great Is Our God | 2005 |
Nothing Else | Cody Carnes | Nothing Else – Single | 2019 |
Find Me At Your Feet | Elle Limebear | Elle Limebear – EP | 2019 |
This Is a Move | Brandon Lake | Single | 2019 |
See A Victory | Elevation Worship | At Midnight – EP | 2019 |
This I Believe | Hillsong Worship | No Other Name | 2015 |
Remember | Passion | Salvations Tide Is Rising | 2016 |
Death Was Arrested (feat. Seth Condrey) | North Point | Nothing Ordinary | 2017 |
Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
6:00 a.m. | |||
Youre Welcome in This Place (feat. Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore) | Maverick City Music | Maverick City Vol.1 | 2019 |
Welcome the Healer (feat. Sean Curran) | Passion | Follow You Anywhere | 2019 |
This Is a Move | Brandon Lake | Single | 2019 |
Heaven Fall | Cody Carnes | Heaven Fall – Single | 2019 |
One Thirst (feat. Jeremy Riddle & Steffany Frizzell) [Live] | Bethel Live | Be Lifted High (Deluxe Edition) [Live] | 2011 |
When You Walk Into the Room | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Kingdom Come | 2013 |
Jesus, We Love You (Live) | Bethel Music & Paul McClure | We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) [Deluxe Edition] | 2015 |
Hallelujah, To Saving Grace | Bellarive | Before There Was | 2014 |
Christ Is Risen | Mack Brock | Greater Things | 2018 |
Power of the Cross | Shane & Shane | Single | 2019 |
Once And For All | Chris Tomlin | Passion: Let The Future Begin | 2013 |
7:00 a.m. | |||
Living Hope | Phil Wickham | Living Hope – Single | 2018 |
King of Kings | Hillsong Worship | King of Kings – Single | 2019 |
Awakening | Amanda Lindsey Cook | House on a Hill | 2019 |
You Delight in Me (Live) | Life Center Worship | Debut EP | 2019 |
Just Be | Kim Walker-Smith | Single | 2019 |
Dancing On the Waves (Live) | We The Kingdom | Single | 2019 |
Come to Me (Live) | Bethel Music & Jenn Johnson | You Make Me Brave (Live) | 2014 |
Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) | Hillsong United | Zion | 2013 |
Catch the Wind (feat. Melissa Helser) | Bethel Music | Starlight (Live) | 2017 |
Underneath My Feet (Live) | Red Rocks Worship | spark. (You Will Be My Song) [Live] | 2019 |
I Am Loved + Do It Again (Live) | Mack Brock | Single | 2019 |
8:00 a.m. | |||
Everything (feat. Liam Bernhard) | Vineyard Worship | Single | 2019 |
Here Comes Heaven | Elevation Worship | Hallelujah Here Below | 2018 |
Ill Give Thanks (feat. Kirby Kaple) | Housefires | Housefires V (Live) | 2019 |
Morning Song (Acoustic) | Land of Color | Single | 2019 |
Canvas and Clay (feat. Ben Smith) [Live] | Pat Barrett | Single | 2019 |
Potter and Friend (feat. Jesse Cline) | Dante Bowe | Single | 2017 |
Run to the Father | Cody Carnes | Single | 2019 |
Aint No Grave (feat. Molly Skaggs) | Bethel Music | Victory | 2019 |
Yet Will I Praise You (feat. Crowder) | Passion | Follow You Anywhere | 2019 |
What You Said (Live) | Jon Egan | Unveil (Live) | 2019 |
9:00 a.m. | |||
Praise Your Name (Live) | Corey Voss & Madison Street Worship | Songs of the House (Live) | 2019 |
Only Have One | Paul McClure & Hannah McClure | The Way Home (Deluxe) | 2019 |
Now I See | Paul & Hannah McClure | Single | 2019 |
Way Maker (Live) | Leeland | Single | 2019 |
To the End (feat. Amanda Cook) | Mack Brock | Greater Things | 2018 |
The Water (Meant for Me) [feat. David Leonard] | I AM THEY | Trial & Triumph | 2018 |
Raise a Hallelujah (feat. Jonathan David Helser & Melissa Helser) | Bethel Music | Victory | 2019 |
See A Victory | Elevation Worship | At Midnight – EP | 2019 |
Defender (Neon Feather Remix) | Francesca Battistelli & Steffany Gretzinger | Single | 2019 |
Sing Like the Battle Is Over | Catherine Mullins | Sing Like the Battle Is Over | 2019 |
The War Is Over | Josh Baldwin | The War Is Over | 2017 |
Summer is zooming by and Kids Cookie Break Fest 2019 is going to be here before we know it. August 24th is our big event for kids and their families here on our campus at The Junction Center. That’s just over a month away!
We have a fantastic time with the many volunteers that come out to help us put on a really fun, free day for the community.
There are tons of areas that you could help us with: Parking, Ticket Taking, Craft, Bounce House Attendant, Pedal Cars, handing out pre-purchased Chick-fil-A Meals, Concessions/Drink Sales, Artist Merchandise, Trash and more! You must be age 14 on up in order to volunteer.
Sign up with a friend, your small group, family, etc etc… or sign up yourself and meet some new people in your area at KCB Fest.
I am happy to answer any questions you may have. Just email stacey@wjtl.com. OR if you would like to check out the various options and even sign yourself up, go to https://signup.com/go/MFQJhby
THANK YOU!!!
Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
It’s twin spins this morning. We’re doubling up on the songs from Pat Barrett, Elle Limebear, Elevation Worship, Shane & Shane, Leeland and more.
Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
6:00 a.m. | |||
Raging On (feat. Kari King and Jordan Buckwalter) | LCBC Worship | We Are Lives | 2017 |
No One | Kari King | Single | 2019 |
Canvas and Clay (feat. Ben Smith) [Live] | Pat Barrett | Single | 2019 |
Build My Life | Pat Barrett | Build My Life EP | 2018 |
Reckless Love | Cory Asbury | Reckless Love – Single | 2017 |
Endless Alleluia | Cory Asbury | Reckless Love | 2018 |
Raise a Hallelujah | Jonathan & Melissa Helser | Victory (a Bethel compilation) | 2019 |
Mt. Zion (feat. Jonathan David Helser) | Cageless Birds | Live At Home | 2014 |
Never Lost | Catherine Mullins | Sing Like the Battle Is Over | 2019 |
Sing Like the Battle Is Over | Catherine Mullins | Sing Like the Battle Is Over | 2019 |
Greater Things | Mack Brock | Greater Things | 2018 |
Do It Again (feat. Rita Springer) | Mack Brock | Greater Things | 2018 |
7:00 a.m. | |||
Great Things | Phil Wickham | Living Hope (Deluxe) | 2018 |
Breath Away | Phil Wickham | Living Hope (Deluxe) | 2018 |
Exalt | Martin Smith | Iron Lung | 2019 |
Great Is Your Faithfulness | Martin Smith | Back to the Start (Deluxe Version) | 2013 |
Faithful to the End (feat. Paul & Hannah McClure) | Bethel Music | Have It All | |
Now I See | Paul & Hannah McClure | Single | 2019 |
Whole Heart (Hold Me Now) [Live] | Hillsong UNITED | Whole Heart (Hold Me Now) [Live] – Single | 2019 |
So Will I (100 Billion X) | Hillsong United | Wonder | 2018 |
Maker of the Moon | Elle Limebear | Elle Limebear – EP | 2019 |
Find Me At Your Feet | Elle Limebear | Elle Limebear – EP | 2019 |
The Cross Has the Final Word (Live) | Cody Carnes | The Darker the Night / The Brighter the Morning | 2017 |
Run to the Father | Cody Carnes | Single | 2019 |
8:00 a.m. | |||
Close (feat. Lauren Daigle) [Live] | North Point InsideOut | Hear (Live) | 2015 |
Peace Be Still (feat. Lauren Daigle) | The Belonging Co | All the Earth | 2017 |
Breathe | Influence Music & Matt Gilman | Touching Heaven | 2018 |
Redeemed | Influence Music & Matt Gilman | REBELS | 2019 |
Lift up Jesus (feat. Brett Younker) [Live] | Passion | Follow You Anywhere (Live) | 2019 |
Hallelujah, Our God Reigns (feat. Brett Younker) | Passion | Whole Heart (Live) | 2018 |
Who You Say I Am (Live) | Hillsong Worship | There Is More (Live) | 2018 |
King of Kings | Hillsong Worship | King of Kings – Single | 2019 |
Power of the Cross | Shane & Shane | Single | 2019 |
Come Thou Fount (Above All Else) [Live] | Shane & Shane | Hymns Live | 2019 |
Even Louder (feat. Leeland) | Steven Malcolm | The Second City, Pt. 2 – EP | 2018 |
9:00 a.m. | |||
Ever Love You | Leeland | Invisible | 2016 |
Jesus What a Savior | Housefires | We Say Yes | 2017 |
Ill Give Thanks (feat. Kirby Kaple) | Housefires | Housefires V (Live) | 2019 |
A Thousand More | Thrive Worship | A Thousand More | 2019 |
I Still Believe (Faithful Always) | Thrive Worship | A Thousand More | 2019 |
See A Victory | Elevation Worship | At Midnight – EP | 2019 |
Wont Stop Now | Elevation Worship | Hallelujah Here Below | 2018 |
Praise Before My Breakthrough | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Praise Before My Breakthrough – EP | 2018 |
Let There Be Light | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Champion | 2016 |
Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
This week’s playlist includes Song Trios: 3-song mini themes, from Psalm 23 to Promises, the Heart of God, Jesus’ Blood and more. See the lineup below, including classics from Delirious, Big Daddy Weave and Brian Johnson. Plus, brand new songs by Catherine Mullins, Dante Bowe, Cody Carnes and more.
Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
6AM | |||
I Shall Not Want | Audrey Assad | Fortunate Fall | 2013 |
Psalm 23 (Surely Goodness, Surely Mercy) | Shane & Shane | Psalms, Vol. 2 | 2015 |
Shepherd (feat. Sandra McCracken) | John Tibbs | Single | 2017 |
Nothing Else | Cody Carnes | Nothing Else – Single | 2019 |
Clear The Stage | Jimmy Needham | Clear The Stage | 2012 |
Full Attention | Jeremy Riddle | Full Attention | 2007 |
Hanging onto Every Word That You Say | Michael Hughes Watson | Wait | 2019 |
Word Of God Speak | MercyMe | Spoken For | 2003 |
Red Letters | Crowder | I Know A Ghost | 2018 |
Forever And A Day | Anthony Skinner | Forever And A Day | 2004 |
I Will Worship You | Paul Baloche | Your Mercy | 2016 |
Highs & Lows | Hillsong Young & Free | III | 2018 |
7AM | |||
Yes and Amen (feat. Chris McClarney) | Jesus Culture | Living with a Fire | 2018 |
God of the Promise | Elevation Worship | Hallelujah Here Below | 2018 |
Promises Never Fail (Live) | Bethel Music & Emmy Rose | Victory (Live) | 2019 |
Give Us Your Heart (feat. Melanie Tierce) | The Worship Initiative | The Worship Initiative, Vol. 17 | 2019 |
Know Your Heart | David Leonard | The Wait | 2019 |
Heart Of God | Hillsong Young & Free | III | 2019 |
Whole Heart (Hold Me Now) [Live] | Hillsong UNITED | Whole Heart (Hold Me Now) [Live] – Single | 2019 |
Holding Me Still | Elle Limebear | Single | 2019 |
Hold Me Jesus | Big Daddy Weave | Every Time I Breathe | 2007 |
New Wine (Live) | Hillsong Worship | There Is More (Live) | 2018 |
Broken Vessels (feat. Dinah Wright) | The Worship Initiative | The Worship Initiative, Vol. 17 | 2019 |
Potter and Friend (feat. Jesse Cline) | Dante Bowe | Single | 2017 |
Beautiful Things (Live) | Eddie Kirkland & Lizi Bailey | North Point Live: Here + Now | 2012 |
8AM | |||
The Garden | Kari Jobe | The Garden (Deluxe Edition) | 2017 |
Beauty For Ashes (Live) | Chris McClarney | Everything and Nothing Less (Live) | 2015 |
Wanderer | David Leonard | The Wait | 2019 |
Run to the Father | Cody Carnes | Single | 2019 |
Come As You Are | Crowder | Neon Steeple | 2014 |
Living Hope | Phil Wickham | Living Hope (The House Sessions) | 2019 |
King of Kings | Hillsong Worship | King of Kings – Single | 2019 |
Forever | Kari Jobe | Majestic | 2014 |
Seas of Crimson (feat. Brian Johnson) | Bethel Music | We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) [Deluxe Edition] | 2015 |
Jesus Blood | Delirious | Mezzamorphis | 1999 |
Nothing But The Blood (Live) | The Church Will Sing | Single | 2019 |
You Are My Vision | Rend Collective | Homemade Worship By Handmade People | 2012 |
Now I See | Paul & Hannah McClure | Single | 2019 |
9AM | |||
Amazing Grace (feat. Rebecca St. James) | for KING & COUNTRY | My Utmost for His Highest | 2017 |
I Will Wait for You (Psalm 130) [Live] | Shane & Shane | Hymns Live | 2019 |
While I Wait | Lincoln Brewster | God Of The Impossible | 2019 |
I Will Wait (Live) | GATEWAY | Greater Than (Live) | 2018 |
Ill Give Thanks (feat. Kirby Kaple) | Housefires | Housefires V (Live) | 2019 |
We Give You Thanks | All Sons & Daughters | All Sons & Daughters | 2014 |
Grateful | Elevation Worship | There Is a Cloud | 2017 |
Sing Like the Battle Is Over | Catherine Mullins | Sing Like the Battle Is Over | 2019 |
Defender | Rita Springer | Battles | 2017 |
Praise Before My Breakthrough | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Praise Before My Breakthrough – EP | 2018 |
Red Letter Wisdom-Watch Out for False Prophets
john : August 1, 2019 5:56 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – Today’s Wisdom from the Red Letters is found in Matthew 7, verses 15 and 16.
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit, you will recognize them.”
Jesus is saying that not everyone who claims to speak for God really does speak for God. Some are false prophets and dangerous to the body of Christ. This is why we need discernment. Look at the fruit of their ministry. Does their teaching line up with the truth of the Bible? Do they encourage us to follow Jesus as Lord? Do they live what they teach? Is the love of Jesus evident in their lives?
These are some relevant questions to explore. Jesus said that every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.
The words of Jesus inspire us to use discernment when people claim to speak for God in the Year of Redemption.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com