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Light Reflection-2 Timothy 1:9-10 Gospel

john : March 13, 2023 5:29 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Second Timothy 1:9 and 10.

“He has saved us and called us to a holy life-not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.”

The Gospel is good news to point out the life that is found in Jesus Christ. His death on the cross and resurrection from the dead three days later were the defining moments in history that shine the message of hope for us today.

Jesus came to give us a new life. He came to give us abundant life. He came to give us eternal life. And He came to give us a holy life.

This Light Reflection inspires us to celebrate God’s amazing grace in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

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Vital Step to a Radiant Faith-Serving the Lord

john : March 13, 2023 5:27 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is serving the Lord.

Following Jesus leads us to a fulfilling relationship with God and productive service in God’s Kingdom.

Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.”

God sees the acts of service that we perform with pure motives. He does not forget our work and the love that we show Him as we help people in their times of need.

First Corinthians 15:58 encourages us to always give ourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because we know that our labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Serving the Lord is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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Praise & Worship Playlist

Praise & Worship Playlist : March 12, 2023 11:35 am : Kristi Leigh, Staff Pages

This week’s lineup includes songs by Chris McClarney, Amanda Cook, Matt Redman, Leeland, Cody Carnes, Passion, Brandon Lake and Brooke Ligertwood.

 

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Song Title Artist Album Year
6AM
10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) (feat. Pat Barrett, Bryan & Katie Torwalt, Naomi Raine, Crowder) Worship Together & Matt Redman 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) [10th Anniversary] 2022
Reason To Praise (feat. Cory Asbury & Naomi Raine) Bethel Music Homecoming (Live) 2021
This Is How I Thank The Lord (feat. Cody Carnes, Amanda Cook & Joe L Barnes) Mosaic MSC Thanks – EP 2022
Its Time To Worship Chris McClarney Speak To The Mountains – EP 2021
Easy To Praise Patrick Mayberry Single 2023
Thats The Thing About Praise (feat. Blessing Offor) Benjamin William Hastings Benjamin William Hastings 2022
Closer (feat. Brandon Lake) Maverick City Music Maverick City Music, Vol. 3: Pt. 2 2020
Our Jesus (Ambient) Amanda Cook State of the Union (Ambient Sessions) – EP 2022
Praise God (Doxology) [Live] Thrive Worship Pour Your Spirit Out (Live) 2022
Christ And Christ Crucified (Live) Lindy Cofer, Circuit Rider Music & Mitch Wong I Saw The Lord (Live) 2022
Son of Suffering Matt Redman Single 2022
7AM
Youve Already Won (Live) Shane & Shane Single 2022
Christ Be Magnified (feat. Cody Carnes) The Belonging Co See The Light (Live) 2021
This Is Our God Phil Wickham Single 2023
King Jesus (Live) Brooke Ligertwood SEVEN (Live) 2022
Forever YHWH (feat. Tiffany Hudson) Elevation Worship LION 2022
Oh But God Davy Flowers Oh But God – Radio Edit 2022
Better (Live) Pat Barrett Canvas and Clay (Live) 2019
New Thing (Live) Hillsong Young & Free All of My Best Friends (Live) 2020
Plans David Leonard Plans 2023
Promises Maverick City Music Maverick City Vol. 3 Part 2 2021
8AM
Yes and Amen (feat. Chris McClarney) Jesus Culture Living with a Fire 2018
Way Maker Paul McClure Single 2019
Youre Not Done (feat. Charity Gayle) Leeland Single 2023
Every Season Canyon Hills Worship Single 2023
By The Spirit (feat. Franni Cain) [Live] Pat Barrett & Jon Reddick Nothing/Something (Live) 2021
Mercy (feat. Chris Brown) Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music Old Church Basement 2021
Made New (Live) Life.Church Worship Fully Devoted (Live) 2016
Good (Cant Be Anything Else) [Live] Cody Carnes Single 2022
Too Good To Not Believe (feat. Jenn Johnson) Brandon Lake Co-Lab Single 2021
My Testimony (Live) Elevation Worship Graves into Gardens (Live) 2020
9AM
Ive Witnessed It (feat. Melodie Malone) Passion Live From Passion 2023 – Single 2023
Firm Foundation (He Wont) The Belonging Co & Cody Carnes Here (Live) 2022
Help Me Believe David Leonard Plans 2023
I Believe It (The Life of Jesus) Jon Reddick Single 2023
I Believe In Jesus Chris Tomlin Always 2022
Altogether Good (feat. Paul Baloche & Lucy Grimble) Anchor Hymns Be Unto Your Name – EP 2022
Hallelujah Anyway Rend Collective Whosoever 2022
Tapestry John Marc Kohl Still 2022
Greater Still Brandon Lake & Essential Worship Song Sessions – EP 2022
Forever & Amen (Live) Cody Carnes & Kari Jobe God Is Good! (Live) 2022
Ancient Gates (Live) Brooke Ligertwood SEVEN (Live) 2022
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Friday Time Capsule-March 10 2014

john : March 10, 2023 1:05 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

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Light Reflection-Isaiah 9:2 Great Light

john : March 9, 2023 5:14 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Isaiah 9:2.

“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.”

This is a prophecy concerning Jesus who would come hundreds of years later to break the darkness of sin with His light of grace and truth.

He did not come for people who were lovable and perfect. He came for people who needed a Savior, and by His death on the cross and resurrection from the dead, He fulfilled God’s plan of redemption.

Jesus is the great light that we need to find our way out of spiritual darkness. Jesus said in John 8:12, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”

This Light Reflection inspires us to step out of the darkness and follow Jesus in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

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Vital Step to a Radiant Faith-Spiritual Gifts

john : March 9, 2023 5:11 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is the exercise of spiritual gifts.

When God’s people serve with love and with their spiritual gifts, the church has a significant light to shine in the local community.

The Bible teaches us that different members of the church have different gifts. Romans 12:6 says, “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.”

This is a picture of the body of Christ serving freely by the grace of God for the glory of God.

Exercising our Spiritual Gifts is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.

John Shirk

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Light Reflection-Ephesians 6 18 Prayer

john : March 8, 2023 5:23 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Ephesians 6:18.

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”

Prayer is part of the armor of light that enables us to fight the good fight of faith.

There is power in prayer. As we seek God, we draw closer to Him. Prayer opens our eyes to the needs around us. Prayer gives us opportunity to intercede for others, which means that we go to God on their behalf.  When someone comes to our mind, that is a good time to pray for them and lift their needs to God’s throne of grace.

This Light Reflection inspires us to be committed to praying for others in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

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Vital Step to a Radiant Faith-Discernment

john : March 8, 2023 5:20 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is Discernment.

To discern is to be able to perceive the difference between what is right and wrong, true and false.

The Bible often links discernment with the exercise of wisdom. Proverbs 1:5 says, “Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance.”  Proverbs 10:13 says that “wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning.”

The Bible reveals the wisdom of God and helps us to develop a discerning heart as we seek out God’s will on a daily basis. This will keep us on track to grow in our understanding of God.

In the early church, the Berean Jews were described as having noble character. They received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scripture every day to see if what Paul said was true.

Discernment is a vital step to a Radiant Faith that makes a difference in our world.

John Shirk

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Light Reflection-Ephesians 6:17 Sword of the Spirit

john : March 7, 2023 3:19 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Ephesians 6:17.

Take….the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God.

The sword of the Spirit is armor of light that helps us to go on offense in our spiritual battles. This sword is God’s Word.

Many of the weapons of righteousness are defensive in nature, designed to protect us from the attacks of the enemy in the heavenly realms. But the sword of the Spirit helps us to advance the Gospel by applying the word of God in our conversation and daily activity.

In order to apply God’s word, we need to know it. That is where we are blessed by opening our mind and heart to what God is saying to us in the Bible.

The word of God is effective for helping us to know God, overcoming temptation, preparing us for effective service, and for sharing good news with others.

This Light Reflection inspires us to stand firm in the faith with the sword of the Spirit in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

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Vital Step to a Radiant Faith-Wholesome Thinking

john : March 7, 2023 3:11 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is wholesome thinking that is focused on Jesus.

The Apostle Paul had the practice of taking captive every thought and making it obedient to Christ. Our thoughts are important in shaping our decisions, desires, and destiny. Words that come out of our mouth generally start with thoughts.

This was what Paul wrote in Philippians 4:8, “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.”

Jesus fits the description of these words. When we focus on Him, we are fixed on what is true, right, and pure in our lives. This focus invites the peace of God to shine through our lives.

Wholesome thinking is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.

John Shirk

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