JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Redemption, today’s Freedom Phrase is based on Romans 5, verses 1 and 2a.

“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.”

In the presence of violence and conflict, many of us crave peace. We want wars to end. We want crime to stop. We want the arguments and disagreements to disappear from our relationships. There are some types of conflict that we cannot control, but there is a pathway provided by Jesus that leads us to peace with God. That way is the good news of His grace, which we can receive as the ultimate gift.

He will be faithful to bring us into a peaceful relationship with God and to separate us from the guilt of our sins. There is no more war with God when our sins are covered by the blood of Jesus.

Through Jesus, we are set free to have peace with God forever.  

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ

Kristi@WJTL.com

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JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Wisdom from the Red Letters is found in Matthew 14:18.

Jesus said, “Bring them here to me.” 

He was referring to five loaves of bread and two fish that was available for a crowd of five thousand men, plus women and children.

The significance of this statement is magnified when we see what happened after the food was multiplied. There was enough food for the whole crowd, and everyone was satisfied. 

Jesus invites us to bring what we have to Him. He is able to do far more than we could ever ask or imagine with our offerings. 

The words of Jesus inspire us to offer what we have to Him and watch what He will do with it in the Year of Redemption.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ

Kristi@WJTL.com

FRED MCNAUGHTON – WJTL is looking for a part time Events and Facilities Assistant! This person will join The Junction Center staff to help fulfill the vision of Christ. Community. Music. See below for details and qualifications. If you are interested, please send your resume to Phillip Miller at info@thejunctioncenter.com

Basic info:
Part time, roughly 25 hours per week
Schedule must be flexible, with expectation to work nights and weekends
Work well in a team atmosphere, but is self motivated
Has ability to lead volunteers (when necessary) with kindness and respect
Reports directly to Event and Facilities Coordinator with oversight from General Manager

Tasks:
Assist with event logistics including, but not limited to: event set up and tear down, setting up chairs, and clean up/close up
Assisting in facility upkeep and maintenance
Manage supplies for building
Interacting with clients before, during, and after events
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Excellent time management skills
Lift Certification or willing to be trained
Basic tech knowledge or willing to be trained
Forward thinker with concern for quality
Professional attitude with ability to communicate well with clients and exceed their expectations
Able to lift 50lb+

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Redemption, today’s Freedom Phrase is based on John 1, verses 11 and 12.

Speaking of Jesus, “He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.”

God’s grace invites us into God’s family. Faith is like walking through the door that has been opened for us. What does it mean to receive Jesus and believe in his name? The meaning of Jesus’ name is “The Lord saves.”  Joseph was told to name him Jesus because He would save His people from their sins. So, that is what it means to believe in His name–to trust Jesus to save us from our sins.  

His grace will cleanse us from our guilt and give us a place of acceptance where we are known as a child of God. 

Through Jesus, we are set free to believe in His name and belong to His family.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Wisdom from the Red Letters is found in Acts 9, verses 5 and 6.

Jesus appeared to Saul, who was on his way to Damascus to persecute Christians. Saul asked, “Who are you, Lord?”

Jesus replied, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”

There are insights to gain here. If we mistreat God’s people, Jesus takes it personally. Persecuting Christians because of their faith is the same as persecuting Jesus. Another insight is that Jesus is willing to forgive us and has the power to change our hearts. For Saul, hatred and legalism were replaced by love and grace. The third insight is that God has a plan for our lives, and when the time is right, He will reveal that plan to us.

The words of Jesus inspire us to answer His call with a willing heart in the Year of Redemption. 

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Wisdom from the Red Letters is found in Matthew 19:23 and 24.

Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again, I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.”

The lure of wealth can be lethal to our souls. Having wealth is not the problem. Loving our wealth becomes the problem. The rich young ruler turned away from Jesus’ invitation to follow Him, because his wealth had become an idol. First Timothy 6:17 offers wise counsel for the wealthy of this world. Here’s a paraphrase: Don’t be arrogant or put hope in wealth. Put your hope in God. Do good. Be rich in good deeds, and be generous and willing to share. Then you will have treasure for a firm foundation in the future.

The words of Jesus inspire us to love God more than our wealth in the Year of Redemption. 

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Here’s our lineup, complete with Rita Springer, Sean Curran, Martin Smith, Hillsong UNITED, Lauren Dangle, Lifepoint Worship, Chris Tomlin, GATEWAY and more!

Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ

Kristi@WJTL.com