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JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Romans 4:25.
Speaking of Jesus, “He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.”
To be justified in God’s sight is to be declared “not guilty.” Yet, the Bible tells us we have all sinned and fallen short of God’s glory. So, how then can those who are guilty be declared innocent in God’s eyes?
The answer is the Gospel, which is the light that reveals our hope by the death and resurrection of Jesus. When Jesus died on the cross, He took the weight of our sins on Himself and paid the penalty for what we deserved. He went there in our place. Trusting in His provision of grace is what makes us righteous in God’s eyes.
Abraham was a man of faith and was given the credit of righteousness. That is what happens to us who believe in God who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.
This Light Reflection inspires us to believe in the good news about Jesus in the Year to Shine.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Vital Step to a Radiant Faith-Express Faith Through Love
john : April 12, 2023 4:44 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is to express faith through love.
In the Christian life, faith and love are essentials for us to be the salt and light that Jesus called us to be.
Galatians 5:6 tells us that the only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.
As we draw closer to Jesus, we will come under His influence. He will inspire change in our hearts. More compassion, more conviction, more sympathy, more courage, more respect, more prayer, more meaningful fellowship with believers, more passion to reach the lost and hurting, more focus on honoring God.
The quality of our relationship with God will motivate us toward loving actions in the way that we express our faith.
Expressing faith through love is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Light Reflection-2 Corinthians 5:19b and 20-Ambassadors
john : April 12, 2023 4:41 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Second Corinthians 5:19b and 20.
“He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.”
God’s love is the persuasive factor that moves us to follow Jesus. This is one of the common traits of those who follow Jesus by faith. We rely on His love. God’s love demonstrated at the cross made the way for us to be reconciled to Him.
The Gospel is a light that gives us a message of peace to share with the world. As ambassadors for Christ, we are like foreign diplomats, representing our leader, bringing offers of peace wherever we serve. The message we are entrusted to share with the world is this: Be reconciled to God.
This Light Reflection inspires us to represent Jesus faithfully in our service for the Kingdom in the Year to Shine.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Praise & Worship Playlist
Praise & Worship Playlist : April 9, 2023 5:58 am : Kristi Leigh, Staff PagesHappy Easter to you!
We’re celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, the defeat of death, and the abundant life we have through Christ. See the playlist below. I pray these songs stir fresh and vibrant songs of praise in your heart this season!
| Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
| 6AM | |||
| Because He Lives | Celtic Worship | Because He Lives (Single Version) | 2021 |
| Christ And Christ Crucified (Live) | Lindy Cofer, Circuit Rider Music & Mitch Wong | I Saw The Lord (Live) | 2022 |
| Is He Worthy (Live) | Shane & Shane | Hymns Live | 2019 |
| Always | Chris Tomlin | Radio Edit | 2022 |
| Our Jesus (Ambient) | Amanda Cook | State of the Union (Ambient Sessions) – EP | 2022 |
| How Precious Is The Blood (Live) | Cody Carnes | God Is Good! (Live) | 2022 |
| Holy (feat. Kari Jobe) | Martin Smith | Single | 2023 |
| The Blood (feat. Mitch Wong) | Jenn Johnson | Simple | 2022 |
| What Hes Done | Passion | Single | 2022 |
| Jesus Over Everything | The Belonging Co | See The Light | 2021 |
| Behold Him (feat. Kim Walker Smith) | Paul Baloche | Single | 2019 |
| 7AM | |||
| Resurrection Day | Rend Collective | Good News | 2018 |
| What I See (feat. Chris Brown) | Elevation Worship | LION | 2022 |
| Son of Heaven (feat. Dante Bowe & Matt Maher) | Brandon Lake | House of Miracles (Live) | 2021 |
| A Thousand Hallelujahs (Live From Passion Conference 2022) | Passion & Brooke Ligertwood | Burn Bright | 2022 |
| Ashes (feat. Chris McClarney) | Dara Maclean | [Single] | 2017 |
| Nothing Holding Me Back | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Here On Earth | 2011 |
| The Wonderful Cross (feat. Pat Barrett) | Simple Hymns | Songs of Communion (Deluxe Version) | 2020 |
| In Christ Alone (Live) | Shane & Shane | Hymns Live | 2019 |
| Remembrance (Live) | Hillsong Worship | There Is More (Live) | 2018 |
| Forever | Brian Johnson | Tides | 2013 |
| Jesus Paid It All (feat. Kim Walker Smith) | Worship Circle | Worship Circle Hymns | 2019 |
| 8AM | |||
| Resurrection Day | Josh Baldwin | Where The Glory Is | 2022 |
| Sunday Is Coming | Phil Wickham | Single | 2023 |
| Roses | Andrew Ripp | Evergreen | 2021 |
| Upon Him | Matt Redman | Let There Be Wonder | 2020 |
| Resurrection Blood | Cody Carnes | The Darker the Night / The Brighter the Morning | 2017 |
| Because Of Christ (Live) | The Belonging Co & Henry Seeley | Here (Live) | |
| Death Where Is Your Sting | Cory Asbury | Reckless Love | 2018 |
| O Praise The Name | Hillsong Worship | Open Heaven River Wild | 2016 |
| Hallelujah For the Cross | Chris McClarney (of Jesus Culture) | Breakthrough | 2018 |
| Christ Is Risen (feat. Hunter GK Thompson) | Bethel Music | Victory (Live) | 2019 |
| Lamb of God (Live) | Matt Redman & David Funk | Lamb of God (Live) | 2023 |
| Man Of Sorrows | Hillsong Worship | At Easter – EP | 2021 |
| 9AM | |||
| He Lives (feat. Chris McClarney) [Live] | Church of the City | Single | 2020 |
| Living Hope | Phil Wickham | Living Hope | 2018 |
| King of Kings | Chandler Moore & Essential Worship | Single | 2021 |
| Behold the Lamb (feat. Kristian Stanfill) | Passion | Behold the Lamb (feat. Kristian Stanfill) – Single | 2019 |
| Son Of Suffering (feat. Matt Redman) | David Funk | Homecoming (Live) | 2021 |
| This I Believe (The Creed) | Hillsong Worship | No Other Name | 2014 |
| Death Was Arrested (feat. Seth Condrey) | North Point | Nothing Ordinary | 2017 |
| Graves Into Gardens (feat. Brandon Lake) | Elevation Worship | Graves Into Gardens | 2020 |
| Your Cross Changes Everything (feat. Matt Redman) [Live] | Passion | Worthy of Your Name (Live) | 2017 |
| It Is Finished (feat. Melodie Malone) | Passion | Follow You Anywhere (Live) | 2019 |
| The Cross Has the Final Word (Live) | Cody Carnes | The Darker the Night / The Brighter the Morning | 2017 |
Prayer and Support – Tornadoes in the South and Midwest
stacey : April 4, 2023 4:40 pm : Stacey Gagne, Staff PagesA series of tornadoes moved through Mississippi on March 24th and resulted in the loss of lives, immense damage and destruction to communities across the state. Another weekend of tornadoes from March 31 thru April 1st has impacted The Mississippi River Valley region with storm damage reported all the way from Wisconsin to Delaware. Please join us in prayer for those that have been impacted by the storms as well as the local first responders, churches, and volunteers assisting with recovery and support.
There are organizations sharing opportunities to contribute toward relief work or to volunteer. We will update the list below as we receive details.
Samaritans Purse: Volunteers are working in Rolling Fork and in Amory – locations on the east and west sides of Mississippi. Teams are helping in Jesus’ Name tarping damaged roofs, cutting up fallen or damaged trees, and clearing debris from yards and homes. They have also now deployed to Little Rock, Arkansas; Covington, Tennessee and Sullivan County, Indiana. There are opportunities to volunteer or provide financial support.
Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains are working alongside of Samaritans Purse volunteer teams. They will be offering emotional and spiritual care to residents in these devastated communities. They’ve also deployed Mobile Ministry Centers in each town providing chaplains a quiet place to pray, share God’s love and comfort to those who need it. Please pray for these teams to have insight and wisdom from the Lord as they care for individuals. Financial support is also needed.
The Salvation Army has mobilized teams to assess the damage and to begin distributing meals, snacks, and water to survivors and first responders. They also have staff offering emotional and spiritual care. Giving Opportunities are Available
Light Reflection-Psalm 16:9 to 11-Resurrection Prophecy
john : April 4, 2023 4:37 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Psalm 16:9 to 11.
David wrote, “My heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay. You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
David saw hope beyond the grave because of this prophetic truth. God’s faithful one would not see decay. This prophecy came to light when Jesus rose from the dead.
On the day of Pentecost, Peter referred to this Psalm to apply it to Jesus. Acts 2:31 says, “Seeing what was to come, he spoke of the resurrection of the Messiah, that he was not abandoned to the realm of the dead, nor did his body see decay. God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it.” Our hope for life beyond the grave flows from the reality that Jesus rose from the dead.
This Light Reflection inspires us to rejoice in Jesus as our living hope in the Year to Shine.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Vital Step to a Radiant Faith-Walking in Victory
john : April 4, 2023 4:33 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is walking in victory.
Following Jesus is the pathway to victory. His way leads to the triumph of mercy over judgement. His way leads to the triumph of love over hatred. His way leads to the triumph of life over death. When we follow Jesus with a faithful heart, we live with His resurrection power.
Yes, there will be times of trouble, but we can be encouraged by the light of the Gospel to overcome the darkness. The grave of Jesus is empty, so that our lives can be filled with His Presence.
In light of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, and the resurrection of the saints, First Corinthians 15:54 exclaims, “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” And verse 57 says, “Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Walking in Victory is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Praise & Worship Playlist
Praise & Worship Playlist : April 4, 2023 6:04 am : Kristi Leigh, Staff PagesHappy Palm Sunday!
Today’s playlist is filled with songs of Hosanna & Hallelujah to the King!
| Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
| 6AM | |||
| What A Surprise (feat. Pat Barrett) | Kirby Kaple | Let It Be So – EP | 2021 |
| Joy to the World-The King Is Coming | Christy Nockels | The Thrill of Hope | 2016 |
| What Joy Is Found | Jeremy Riddle | Full Attention | 2007 |
| Praises Be Sung (Hosanna) | Victory Worship | Hope Has Come | 2019 |
| All Hail the King | Mission Worship | Single | 2022 |
| Come Adore the Humble King | Matt Boswell & Matt Papa | His Mercy Is More | 2019 |
| Hosanna (Be Lifted Higher) | Covenant Worship | Never Going Back | 2010 |
| Son of David (feat. Brandon Lake) | Ryan Ellis | Ryan Ellis | 2022 |
| Here Comes Heaven | Elevation Worship | Hallelujah Here Below | 2018 |
| King of Heaven | Mack Brock | Covered – EP | 2019 |
| Crown Him with Many Crowns | Shane & Shane | Hymns, Vol. 2 | 2019 |
| Come to Save Us | All Sons & Daughters | Majesty In a Manger | 2016 |
| He Has Come For Us (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen) | Meredith Andrews | (single) | 2009 |
| 7AM | |||
| LION (feat. Chris Brown & Brandon Lake) | Elevation Worship | LION | 2022 |
| King Jesus (Live) | Brooke Ligertwood | SEVEN (Live) | 2022 |
| All Hail King Jesus | Jeremy Riddle | More | 2017 |
| Hosanna (feat. Steffany Gretzinger) | Ben Cantelon | Single | 2021 |
| King Jesus (Live) | Matt Redman | Let There Be Wonder (Live) | 2020 |
| Son Of Heaven | Brandon Lake | House Of Miracles | 2020 |
| High King of Heaven / Jesus We Love You (Live) | Paul McClure & Hannah McClure | Christmas Morning (Live) | 2020 |
| All Hail the King | Vertical Worship | Bright Faith Bold Future | 2018 |
| Hosanna in the Deep | Brenton Brown | Single | 2017 |
| Prepare The Way | Jeremy Riddle | The Now And Not Yet | 2009 |
| 8AM | |||
| Hosanna | Hillsong United | All Of The Above | 2006 |
| Come Worship the King (feat. Shane & Shane) | Michael W. Smith | Glory Revealed – The Word of God In Worship | 2007 |
| Raise Up the Crown (All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name) | Chris Tomlin | Passion: Hymns Ancient and Modern | 2004 |
| Crown Him | I Am They | Trial & Triumph | 2017 |
| Hosanna (Live) | The Belonging Co & Kari Jobe | Awe + Wonder (Live) | 2019 |
| Holy, Holy, Holy (We Bow Before Thee) | Shane & Shane | Hymns Live | 2019 |
| The King Is Here (Live) | Kim Walker-Smith | Still Believe (Live) | 2012 |
| The Highest (Live) | Elevation Worship | For the Honor (Live) [Deluxe Edition] | 2011 |
| Hosanna | Planetshakers | Nothing Is Impossible | 2011 |
| My King Forever (Live) | Josh Baldwin | Homecoming (Live) | 2021 |
| Shout To The North | Delirious | Cutting Edge | 1997 |
| 9AM | |||
| Prepare Ye the Way | Michael W. Smith | A New Hallelujah | 2008 |
| Hosanna (Reimagined) | Paul Baloche | A Greater Song (Live – 15th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) | 2022 |
| My Glorious-Sing To The King (feat. Laura Story) | Eoghan Heaslip | Worship Project H2.14 | 2005 |
| Prepare The Way | Jared Anderson | Live From My Church | 2009 |
| Here Is Our King | David Crowder Band | A Collision | 2005 |
| Marching On (feat. Hillsong Young & Free) | Rend Collective | Good News | 2018 |
| Glory to the King | Eddie Kirkland | North Point Live: Here + Now | 2012 |
| Make Way | Amber Brooks | Sovereign | 2011 |
| The King Is Here (Live) | Corey Voss | Songs of Heaven and Earth (Live) | 2017 |
| Crown Him (Majesty) (feat. Kari Jobe) | Chris Tomlin | Burning Lights | 2013 |
| King of Kings | Chandler Moore & Essential Worship | Single | 2021 |
| All Hail King Jesus (Live) | Bethel Music & Bethany Wohrle | Homecoming (Live) | 2021 |
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is to pursue peace.
Whenever we use our words for deceitful speech, revenge, or slander, we are not representing the Lord. This has a way of sending our relationships into a downward spiral of hostility and conflict. In addition, our witness is stained if we claim to know God.
However, when we look to Jesus and are inspired by His example, we learn the way of love. We learn to speak the truth with love. We learn to express our faith in love. We learn to build up the lives of others with words of hope and encouragement.
First Peter 3:10 offers this piece of wisdom, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil, and their lips from deceitful speech. They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.”
Pursuing Peace is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com