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Today’s Word from God’s Word-Pray

john : August 29, 2025 3:58 pm : Devotionals, John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word from God’s Word is Pray.

Author Ray Stedman has said that when you take the whole range of Bible teaching on this subject, you will find that prayer is simply conversing with God. I Thessalonians 5:17 encourages us to make this an ongoing conversation with the Lord every day with two simple words, “Pray continually.”

Jesus taught us to how to pray in Matthew chapter 6, verse 9.

“Our Father in heaven,

Hallowed be your name,

Your kingdom come,

Your will be done,

On earth as it is in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread,

And forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.”

Discover how the word “Pray” can have an impact on your life in the Year of God’s Word.

John Shirk

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God Quote-Your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done

john : August 28, 2025 10:53 am : Devotionals, John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of God’s Word, this is what the Lord says in Matthew 6:10.

Jesus taught us how to pray: “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”

This is a prayer that welcomes God’s rule and reign over the earth. It can refer to the longing of the heart for Jesus to return. It can also refer to the spreading influence of God’s kingdom throughout the world today. Romans 14:17 says that the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. These are the qualities that we are praying for in our lives when we ask for God’s kingdom to come.

When we ask for God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven, we are asking for that which pleases God’s heart to be fulfilled on the earth, and specifically to be lived out in our lives.

Matthew 6:10-that’s today’s God Quote for us to embrace for Life.

John Shirk

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Today’s Word from God’s Word-Endurance

john : August 28, 2025 10:51 am : Devotionals, John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word from God’s Word is Endurance.

The meaning of endurance is steadfastness and constancy. This word is used in the Bible to convey the idea that the Christian life is a step-by-step journey in relationship with Jesus.

There are times when our faith will be tested and tried. These are moments to press closer to God and lean on Him with all our heart.

God’s Word is available to help us press forward in our faith, so that we endure in the faith and grow in God’s grace. Romans 15:4 says, “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide, we might have hope.”

Hope and Encouragement are friendly qualities to keep our faith strong for the long run.

Discover how the word “Endurance” can have an impact on your life in the Year of God’s Word.

John Shirk

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God Quote-Our Father in Heaven, Hallowed Be Your Name

john : August 27, 2025 3:48 pm : Devotionals, John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of God’s Word, this is what the Lord says in Matthew 6:9.

Jesus taught us how to pray, starting with these words. “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.”

What a privilege to be able to address God as our Father. This is because of the great love that He has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God. Acknowledging God’s loving authority over us is a good place for our mind to be when we approach the throne of grace.

“Hallowed” means “Set apart as Holy and worthy of reverence.” We are lifting our prayers to One who is greater than ourselves. This prayer starts with an expression of worship, reminding us that God is worthy of our respect and devotion.

Matthew 6:9-that’s Today’s God Quote for us to embrace for Life.

John Shirk

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Today’s Word from God’s Word-Follow

john : August 27, 2025 3:44 pm : Devotionals, John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word from God’s Word is Follow.

To follow Jesus is to go where He leads us. Whenever Jesus extended an invitation for someone to become His disciple, He would say, “Follow me.”

That is the priority of the person who puts their faith in Jesus. We learn to follow Him. He comes to us with the offer of salvation, freedom, and hope. His teachings offer us wisdom that puts our lives on a sure foundation that will stand the test of time. He comes to us with His loving arms of grace to forgive our sins and lead us in the path of His righteousness.

In John 8:12, Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Discover how the word “Follow” can have an impact on your life in the Year of God’s Word.

John Shirk

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God Quote-Cross Over

john : August 26, 2025 3:15 pm : Devotionals, John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of God’s Word, this is what the Lord says in John 5:24.

Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.”

God took something considered shameful in the eyes of the world to take away the shame of those who would believe in Jesus. He used the cross. Jesus is the only way for us to cross over from death to life. He is the bridge to salvation. He is the hope for humanity. We can put our full weight on Him, relying on His love to remove our guilt and fill our lives with His grace. According to Romans 8:1, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

The words of Jesus inspire us to listen to Him and believe the Gospel.

John 5:24-that’s today’s God Quote for us to embrace for Life.

John Shirk

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Today’s Word from God’s Word-Believe

john : August 26, 2025 3:07 pm : Devotionals, John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word from God’s Word is Believe.

In the Bible, this word is key for our salvation. To believe in Jesus goes beyond acknowledging that He exists. James 2:19 says that even the demons believe that there is one God and they shudder. Clearly, they are not on God’s side and shudder for a reason.

Romans 10:9 gives us clarity for what it means to believe in the Gospel. “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord”, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”

Saving faith believes in the identity of Jesus as the Bible reveals Him and His accomplishments at the cross and empty grave. Saving faith trusts in His grace to forgive us and save us from our sins.

Discover how the word “Believe” can have an impact on your life in the Year of God’s Word.

John Shirk

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Praise & Worship Playlist

Praise & Worship Playlist : August 23, 2025 10:00 pm : Kristi Leigh, Staff Pages
Our playlist this week is loaded with twin spins. That’s double doses of anthems led by each of the worship leaders including Matt Maher, Cody Carnes, The Helsers, The Torwalts, The Johnsons and more!
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Song Title Artist Year
6AM
Forever YHWH (ft. Tiffany Hudson) Elevation Worship 2022
Sure Been Good (ft. Tiffany Hudson) Elevation Worship 2024
How Good It Is Chris Tomlin 2025
Holy Forever (ft. Brian & Jenn Johnson) Chris Tomlin 2023
God of Revival Brian Johnson & Jenn Johnson 2020
Raise a Hallelujah (ft. Jonathan & Melissa Helser) Bethel Music 2019
Revivals In The Air Melissa Helser 2020
Praise Before My Breakthrough Bryan & Katie Torwalt 2018
Set Me Ablaze (feat. Katie Torwalt) [Live] Jesus Culture 2016
7AM
Light a Fire / Great Are You Lord (Live) David Leonard 2022
Just Jesus (Live) David Leonard & Seacoast 2025
Abandoned Benjamin William Hastings 2024
Thats The Power (ft. Benjamin Hastings) Hillsong Worship 2021
Peace Be Still Hope Darst 2020
Mighty Name of Jesus (ft. Hope Darst) The Belonging Co 2024
I Know A Name (ft. Brandon Lake) Elevation Worship 2025
Praise (ft. Brandon Lake, Chris Brown & Chandler Moore) Elevation Worship 2023
What An Awesome God Phil Wickham 2025
This Is Our God Phil Wickham 2023
I Believe Charity Gayle 2025
8AM
Thank You Jesus for the Blood Charity Gayle 2021
Thank You Jesus (Live) Josh Baldwin 2024
Made For More (Live) Bethel Music, Josh Baldwin & Jenn Johnson 2024
Daily Bread (ft. Kari Jobe) Pat Barrett 2024
Praise Him! Pat Barrett & Katie Torwalt 2023
Christ Be Magnified (feat. Cody Carnes) The Belonging Co 2021
Firm Foundation (He Wont) The Belonging Co & Cody Carnes 2022
Way Maker (Live) Leeland 2019
What A Miracle (ft. Leeland, Chris Brown) Elevation Worship 2024
Run To the Father Matt Maher 2019
9AM
Wait Matt Maher 2025
Wait On You Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music 2021
Owe You Praise (ft. Chandler Moore) Elevation Worship 2024
The Joy The Belonging Co 2025
I Know That I Know (Live) The Belonging Co & David Dennis 2025
Sing Of Your Love ELEVATION RHYTHM & Joe L Barnes 2025
Million Little Miracles (ft. Joe L Barnes) Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music 2021
A Thousand Hallelujahs Passion & Brooke Ligertwood 2022
King Of Kings Brooke Ligertwood 2023
Be Glorified (feat. Mitch Wong) Worship Together & Lindy Cofer 2023
Christ And Christ Crucified (Live) Lindy Cofer, Circuit Rider Music & Mitch Wong 2022
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God Quote-God’s Will

john : August 22, 2025 3:35 pm : Devotionals, John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of God’s Word, this is what the LORD says in John 4:34.

Jesus said, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.”

This is what fulfilled Jesus-to know that He was in the center of His Father’s will. And what was His calling?  Philippians 2:7 tells us he made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant…..He humbled himself and became obedient to death-even death on a cross.

The cross of Jesus was the means to save us from our sins, and Jesus submitted to that plan for the sake of our redemption.

Jesus shows us by His example where our purpose in life will find the most fulfillment-in the center of God’s will.

John 4:34-that’s today’s God Quote for us to embrace for Life.

John Shirk

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Today’s Word from God’s Word-Reconcile

john : August 22, 2025 3:32 pm : Devotionals, John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word from God’s Word is Reconcile.

To reconcile is to restore a relationship to a place of harmony after having a dispute. In the Christian experience, Jesus is the peacemaker who brings us back into fellowship with God.

 Colossians 1:21 says, “Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation-if you continue in your faith, established and firm.”

That’s the power of Jesus to set us free from guilt and to present us as faultless in the eyes of God. Where there is forgiveness and genuine faith, there is reconciliation between God and His new creation.

Discover how the word “Reconcile” can have an impact on your life in the Year of God’s Word.

John Shirk

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