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Daily Challenge-Put On Breastplate of Righteousness

john : August 11, 2021 5:11 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Endurance, today’s Daily Challenge motivates us to put on the breastplate of righteousness.

This challenge is found in Ephesians 6:14, which encourages us to stand firm with the breastplate of righteousness in place.

The breastplate of righteousness guards our heart. That source of righteousness is Jesus Christ, and is given to us through faith in His name. In First Thessalonians 5:8, we are instructed to put on faith and love as a breastplate.  These are the qualities that protect our heart from corruption and compromise, and give us the ambition to do what is right in the eyes of God.

Take the daily challenge to stand firm by putting on the breastplate of righteousness on the journey of faith.

John Shirk

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Daily Challenge-Wear the Belt of Truth

john : August 10, 2021 6:08 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Endurance, today’s Daily Challenge motivates us to put on the belt of truth.

Ephesians 6:14 instructs us to “stand firm then, with the belt of truth, buckled around our waist.” There is great freedom that we can enjoy when we are surrounded by the truth.

Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” If we are familiar with the truth, we will be in a much better position to recognize the lies of the enemy, and to resist those lies, when our enemy tries to lure us into temptation.

Bank tellers recognize counterfeit bills because they are so familiar in dealing with real money. In a similar way, we can recognize deception and resist temptation through a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ. In John 8:36, Jesus said, “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”

Take the daily challenge to stand firm by putting on the belt of truth on the journey of faith.

John Shirk

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Daily Challenge-Full Armor of God

john : August 9, 2021 5:35 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Endurance, today’s Daily Challenge motivates us to take up the full armor of God.

Ephesians chapter 6 gives us a clear impression that the Christian life is lived out on the spiritual battlefield. We are engaged in a struggle that is winnable, but we need God’s help to overcome.

Verse 10 says, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”

To fight the good fight of faith, we need to be able to properly identify our allies and enemies. We also need to use the armor that God provides for us to take our stand for Christ and to stand against the devil’s schemes.  The armor of God is useful for helping us to stand firm in the faith during life’s daily struggles.

Take the daily challenge to put on the full armor of God on the journey of faith.

John Shirk

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Praise & Worship Playlist

Praise & Worship Playlist : August 8, 2021 6:00 am : Kristi Leigh, Staff Pages
I’ve got twins spins lined up for you on this week’s Praise & Worship Playlist! You’ll hear double doses of Rita Springer, Hillsong UNITED, Patrick Mayberry, Cody Carnes, Phil Wickham, Lauren Daigle and more!
Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ
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Song Title Artist Album Year
6AM
Revelation Song (Live) REVERE, Citizens & Mission House Single 2021
Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me (Live) REVERE, Citizens & Mission House Single 2021
Know You Will Hillsong UNITED Single 2021
Another In The Fire Hillsong United People (Live) 2020
King of Kings Chandler Moore & Essential Worship Single 2021
Jireh (feat. Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine) Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music Old Church Basement 2021
Good (feat. Naomi Raine) ONE HOUSE WORSHIP He Always Provides 2021
A Thousand Thank Yous Sarah Kroger Single 2020
Here is Our Hallelujah (feat. Sarah Kroger, Ike Ndolo & Ricky Vazquez) Village Lights Single 2021
Speak To The Mountains Chris McClarney Single 2021
7AM 2011
Its Time To Worship Chris McClarney Speak To The Mountains – EP 2021
Strike Your Harp Pat Barrett Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly 2021
By The Spirit (feat. Franni Cain) [Live] Pat Barrett & Jon Reddick Nothing/Something (Live) 2021
Dancing On the Waves (Live) We The Kingdom Single 2019
God, Turn It Around (feat. Matt Maher) Jon Reddick & Matt Maher Single 2021
Run To The Father Matt Maher Alive & Breathing, Vol. 1 2020
Let The Light In Cody Carnes Run To The Father 2020
Here as in Heaven (feat. Cody Carnes) Kari Jobe The Garden (Deluxe Edition) 2017
Thy Kingdom Come (feat. Francesca Battistelli) Rita Springer Single 2020
Spotlight (feat. Amanda Lindsey Cook) Rita Springer Light 2020
Way Maker Paul McClure Single 2019
8AM 2011
Reign Above It All Paul McClure Revivals In The Air (Live) 2020
Breakthrough Miracle Power Patrick Mayberry Single 2021
Holy Spirit Come Patrick Mayberry Holy Spirit Come – EP 2021
Champion (feat. Dante Bowe) Bethel Music Revivals In The Air (Live) 2020
Wait On You (feat. Dante Bowe & Chandler Moore) Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music Old Church Basement 2021
Peace Be Still (feat. Lauren Daigle) The Belonging Co All the Earth 2017
Tremble (Live) Lauren Daigle Single 2021
With You Elevation Worship At Midnight – EP 2020
Here in the Presence Elevation Worship There Is a Cloud 2017
9AM 2011
Holy Holy Here With Me (feat. Kirby Kaple) [Live] Housefires Housefires VII (Live) 2021
Thin (feat. Kirby Kaple) Housefires Single 2020
Just Like Heaven (Live) Brandon Lake House of Miracles (Live) 2021
House of Miracles (Live) Brandon Lake House of Miracles (Live) 2021
House Of The Lord Phil Wickham Single 2021
Reason I Sing Phil Wickham Hymn Of Heaven 2021
In The House Crowder Milk & Honey 2021
Hallelujah For Every Broken Heart Crowder Milk & Honey 2021
House Of The Lord (Live) Hillsong Young & Free Out Here On A Friday Where It Began (Live) 2021
Song For His Presence (Live) Hillsong Young & Free Out Here On A Friday Where It Began (Live) 2021
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Word of Encouragement-Sovereign

john : August 6, 2021 5:23 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word of Encouragement is Sovereign.

One definition of Sovereign is “possessing supreme or ultimate power.”  When someone says, “God is in control”, they are referring to the Sovereignty of God. For the follower of Jesus, that truth is a source of comfort.

The word “Sovereign” appears almost 300 times in the Bible.

One of those references is Jeremiah 32:17, “Ah Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.”

And in Isaiah 25:8, in the picture of eternity, we read that He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The LORD has spoken.

Find encouragement in the Sovereignty of God to be our source of strength and hope in the Year of Endurance.

John Shirk

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Friday Time Capsule-August 06 2007

john : August 6, 2021 1:05 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2VX6DnUVBonAWOu9yi9w3k?si=838f6c26398b42f1

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New Episodes with Dante Bowe, Crowder, Elias Dummer and Shane & Shane

Praise & Worship Playlist : August 6, 2021 9:30 am : Kristi Leigh, Staff Pages

This summer has been rich with new worship releases. I’ve recently caught up with Dante Bowe, Crowder, Shane & Shane and Elias Dummer to talk about their new music, the heart behind these songs, and to get their worship leading tips to share with you!

Check out the video interviews right here or click the links below to access the audio version on your favorite podcast platform!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ3Xq8LDMfo

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkxpMolZhoY

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYlPI0XA4n0

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97bZLVrywTc

 

 

Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ

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Word of Encouragement-Birth

john : August 4, 2021 4:47 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word of Encouragement is Birth.

Jesus talked about the birth of a baby as a moment that brings joy to a mother’s heart.

We can imagine the joy and excitement of God’s heart to see new life formed in people who come to faith in Jesus. This is what Jesus described as being “Born Again.”

This spiritual birth is a clean, fresh start for our heart. Our sins are no longer held against us by a holy God.  We are forgiven and welcomed into God’s eternal family.

First Peter 1:3 says, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy, he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you.”

Find encouragement in experiencing the new birth of a living hope in the Year of Endurance.

John Shirk

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Word of Encouragement-Foundation

john : August 3, 2021 6:12 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word of Encouragement is Foundation.

A strong foundation is necessary for any building to stand the test of time. We also build our lives on a certain foundation of beliefs or ideas. The Bible points us to the one sure foundation that is dependable for our faith.

In Isaiah 28:16, the Sovereign LORD says, “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who relies on it will never be stricken with panic.”

Later, in the New Testament book of First Peter, this statement was applied to Jesus, and says, “The one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.” We can rely on Jesus Christ to be the sure foundation for our times. All other ground, in the spiritual sense, is sinking sand.

Find encouragement in building our lives on the grace and truth of Jesus for our firm foundation in the Year of Endurance.

John Shirk

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Praise & Worship Playlist

Praise & Worship Playlist : August 1, 2021 7:08 am : Kristi Leigh, Staff Pages
This week’s Praise & Worship Playlist has new songs from Jon Reddick & Matt Maher, Village Lights, Shane & Shane, Chris McClarney and Hillsong Worship. Plus, the lineup includes a couple mini-themes: Wonderful Counselor & Psalm 118 (This is The Day)! You can listen to these mini-themes on Spotify here.
The Wonderful Counselor theme includes a song by Corey Voss & Madison Street Worship called “Praise Your Name”. This chorus is key! It’s printable, postable, and fridge-worthy.
I’m gonna sing my way out of the valley
I’m gonna shout my way up to the mountain
I will take hold of the truth of Your promise
I’m gonna praise, I’m gonna praise
I’m gonna push through till every lie crumbles
I’m gonna dance in the midst of the rain
I’m gonna rest in the arms of the Father
I’m gonna praise, I’m gonna praise Your name
I love this live video of Jon Reddick & Matt Maher singing “God, Turn It Around”!
And I’ve had lots of guests on the Praise & Worship Podcast lately, talking about the heart behind their new songs and giving worship leading tips, too.
Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ
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Song Title Artist Album Year
6AM 2011
Yet Not I but Through Christ in Me CityAlight Yet Not I – EP 2018
Christ Be Magnified (Live) Cory Asbury Single 2020
By the Grace of God (Live) Bethel Music, Brian Johnson & Jenn Johnson Revivals In The Air (Live) 2020
His Mercy Is More Matt Boswell & Matt Papa His Mercy Is More: The Hymns of Matt Boswell and Matt Papa 2019
Psalm 42 (Loudest Praise) Shane & Shane Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs 2021
He Lives (feat. Chris McClarney) [Live] Church of the City Single 2020
Living Hope Phil Wickham Living Hope (The House Sessions) 2019
King of Kings (Live) Hillsong Worship Single 2019
God, Turn It Around (feat. Matt Maher) [Live] Jon Reddick & Matt Maher God, Turn It Around – Single 2021
Make A Way I Am They I Am They 2015
Make a Way (feat. Jon Egan) Desperation Band Banner (Deluxe Version) 2014
Prophesy (feat. Melody Noel) Influence Music Single 2020
7AM 2011
Wont Stop Chris McClarney Single 2021
Know You Will Hillsong UNITED Single 2021
Speak To The Mountains Chris McClarney Single 2021
Defender Rita Springer Battles 2017
Way Maker (Live) Leeland Single 2019
Praise Your Name (Live) Corey Voss & Madison Street Worship Songs of the House (Live) 2019
Cover The Earth (feat. Cody Carnes) Kari Jobe Cover The Earth – Single 2018
Protector (Live) Kim Walker-Smith Wild Heart (Live) 2020
Peace Be Still (feat. Lauren Daigle) The Belonging Co All the Earth 2017
Promises Never Fail (Live) Bethel Music & Emmy Rose Victory (Live) 2019
8AM 2011
Quiet Elevation Rhythm Single 2021
Run to the Father Cody Carnes Single 2019
Be Strong (Live) Jon Egan Unveil (Live) 2019
Breathe (feat. Chandler Moore, Jonathan McReynolds, DOE & Mav City Gospel Choir) Maverick City Music Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition 2021
Love Came Down Brian Johnson Love Came Down 2010
God I Look to You Jenn Johnson Be Lifted High (Deluxe Edition) [Live] 2011
He Is Crowder Milk & Honey 2021
Ill Give Thanks (feat. Kirby Kaple) Housefires Ill Give Thanks 2020
Jireh (feat. Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine) Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music Old Church Basement 2021
SOS We The Kingdom Live At the Wheelhouse – EP 2019
Holy Spirit Come Patrick Mayberry Holy Spirit Come – EP 2021
9AM 2011
Fresh Wind (Studio) Hillsong Worship Fresh Wind/What A Beautiful Name (Live) – EP 2021
Morning By Morning (Live) Pat Barrett & Mack Brock Nothing/Something (Live) 2021
Psalm 118 (This Is The Day) Shane & Shane Psalms 2002
Thankful Verses Single 2021
Joyful Dante Bowe Circles 2021
This Is the Day (Live) Planetshakers Limitless (Live) 2013
This Is The Day Phil Wickham Response 2012
This Is The Day Laura Story Blessings 2011
This Is the Day (Live) Pat Barrett Canvas and Clay (Live) 2019
Here is Our Hallelujah (feat. Sarah Kroger, Ike Ndolo & Ricky Vazquez) Village Lights  Single 2021
This Is The Day Tim Timmons HERE 2021
Today Is The Day Lincoln Brewster Today Is The Day 2008
High Praise (feat. Ryan Ofei & Mariah Adigun) Tribl & Maverick City Music Tribl I 2021
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