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Vital Step to a Radiant Faith-Share With Others

john : March 1, 2023 4:56 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

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

If we have been blessed with material possessions and notice that someone else in need, that is an opportunity to be a modern-day Good Samaritan.

Hebrews 13:16 says, “Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”

In the early church, Acts 2:44 records that all the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.

This is one of the ways that the witness of the early church served as a shining light for the Gospel. The Lord was adding to their number daily those who were being saved.

Sharing with others is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.

John Shirk

john @wjtl.com

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Vital Step to a Radiant Faith-Hope in the Lord

john : February 28, 2023 5:43 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

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

Hope is often connected with looking forward to something in the future. The Apostle Paul asked the question, “Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.”

Our hope for the future is connected with believing in the promises of God. We believe, based on the death and resurrection of Jesus, that God is faithful to His Word and loving toward His people. His promises of blessing are guarantees of a secure future in His grace. Because of our hope for tomorrow, we can have a thriving faith in the Lord today.

Isaiah 40:31 says, “those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

Hope in 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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Light Reflection-Ephesians 6:14 Belt of Truth

john : February 28, 2023 5:40 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Ephesians 6:14.

“Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist.”

The belt of truth is part of the armor of light that is given to us to fight the good fight of faith. When a Roman soldier wore a belt, he was wearing a piece of armor that held his other weapons. So, by wearing the belt, he was ready for battle.

Some people might view the truth of the Bible as confining, but when we apply that truth to our lives, the opposite actually happens. Jesus said that the truth will set us free.

Wearing the belt of truth protects us from the lies of the enemy that could lead us astray. When we are surrounded by truth, we are able to better discern what is God’s best plan for our lives, and follow that plan.

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

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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Praise & Worship Playlist

Praise & Worship Playlist : February 26, 2023 6:00 am : Kristi Leigh, Staff Pages
This week’s playlist is filled with songs of Revival & Awakening! I’ve been encouraged to see Asbury University and a growing number of others in the news lately. Many believers who have been praying for revival for decades are feeling a fresh spark of hope that God is working in people’s hearts and lives. I wanted to put together a lineup of songs that would give us an opportunity to celebrate, sing and pray into a season of revival and declare our anticipation and availability to the Lord.


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Song Title Artist Album Year
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See You Move (feat. Lauren Mwonga) Gateway Worship See You Move: Acoustic Sessions, Vol. 2 2020
New Thing (Live) Hillsong Young & Free All of My Best Friends (Live) 2020
Awakening Amanda Lindsey Cook House on a Hill 2019
Monday Morning Faith SEU Worship & Chelsea Plank Heart Cry 2022
Tend Emmy Rose Simple 2022
Come Move in Us Skye Reedy Single 2020
The Commission (feat. Cody Carnes) CAIN Single 2022
Driven by Love Lindy & The Circuit Riders Driven by Love (Live) 2019
World Outside Your Window (Live) Hillsong Young & Free All Of My Best Friends 2021
Heaven Invade (Live) Kari Jobe The Blessing (Live) 2020
This Is a Move Brandon Lake Single 2019
My Hands Are Open (Live) Josh Baldwin Revivals In The Air (Live) 2020
7AM
Up To Something (Live) Gas Street Music Single 2022
Breakthrough Miracle Power Patrick Mayberry Single 2021
Fires Gonna Fall Martin Smith Iron Lung 2019
Waiting Here for You (feat. Robbie Seay) The Worship Initiative The Worship Initiative, Vol. 25 (Live) 2021
Come and Move Bryan & Katie Torwalt Champion 2016
Awakening Chris Tomlin Passion: Awakening 2010
Move (feat. Chris McClarney) Jesus Culture Living with a Fire (Live) 2018
Fall Afresh (feat. Dinah Wright & Robbie Seay) The Worship Initiative The Worship Initiative, Vol. 25 (Live) 2021
Fresh Wind (Studio) Hillsong Worship Fresh Wind/What A Beautiful Name (Live) – EP 2021
Come like the Wind Lifepoint Worship Single 2021
The Dove (feat. Kari Jobe) The Belonging Co. Single 2022
8AM
Rise And Shine (Live) (feat. Mitch Wong) The Belonging Co Now (Live) 2022
Let It Out (Live) Here Be Lions Still God, Still Good (Live) 2021
Ive Witnessed It (feat. Melodie Malone) Passion Live From Passion 2023 – Single 2023
My Testimony (Live) Elevation Worship Graves into Gardens (Live) 2020
Awake My Soul (feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard) Hillsong Worship Single 2020
Feels Like A Blessing Benjamin Hastings & JUDAH. Single 2022
Good News Bryan & Katie Torwalt Ive Got Good News (Live) 2022
God So Loved (feat. Dante Bowe) We The Kingdom Single 2021
Let The Light In Cody Carnes Run To The Father 2020
LION (feat. Chris Brown & Brandon Lake) Elevation Worship LION 2022
Your Love Awakens Me Phil Wickham Children Of God 2016
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Awaken Me Jesus Culture Jesus Culture Awakening: Live From Chicago 2011
Revivals In The Air Melissa Helser Revivals In The Air (Live) 2020
Simple Kingdom (feat. Cody Carnes) Bryan & Katie Torwalt Ive Got Good News (Live) 2022
Lord Send Revival (Live) Hillsong Young & Free All of My Best Friends (Live) 2020
Revive Us Again Phil Wickham Living Hope (Deluxe) 2018
God of Revival (Live) Brian and Jenn Johnson Live Single 2021
Ill Follow Cody Carnes God Is Good! (Live) 2022
Tell All My Friends SEU Worship Single 2022
Shine Like Stars (feat. Brett Younker) Passion Burn Bright – EP 2022
Keep Me Burning Josh Baldwin Where The Glory Is 2022
Bloom (feat. Lindy Cofer) Mitch Wong Bloom – EP 2022
Revival Anthem Rend Collective Single 2019
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Friday Time Capsule-February 25 1991

john : February 24, 2023 1:05 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

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Vital Step to a Radiant Faith-Confession

john : February 23, 2023 3:17 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

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

This is an acknowledgement to God that we have sinned against Him and need His forgiveness. God does not despise a truly contrite heart.  God sees all and knows everything about us, our good deeds and bad deeds, our pure motives and impure motives. He is not eager to condemn us, but patiently waits for us to turn to His grace.

First John 1:8 says, “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”

After David confessed sin to God in Psalm 51, he said, “Then I will teach transgressors your ways, so that sinners will turn back to you.” Confession brings our sin into the light of God’s grace and breaks the power of darkness over us. Then we will be in a better place to help others.

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

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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Light Reflection-I Thessalonians 5:5-8 Children of the Day

john : February 23, 2023 3:13 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from First Thessalonians 5, verses 5 to 8.

“You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate and the hope of salvation as a helmet.”

Here we see how faith, love, and hope are part of the armor of light. Those qualities of the Christian life help us to be alert to the voice of God and in tune with the heart of God. They protect us from temptations and spiritual attacks from the forces of darkness.

Wearing the armor of light is a good way to move forward in our relationship with God and fight the good fight of faith.

This Light Reflection inspires us to be vigilant in our walk with God in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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Vital Step to a Radiant Faith-Consideration

john : February 22, 2023 11:11 am : John Shirk, Staff Pages

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

According to James 3:17, wisdom from above is considerate. This kind of wisdom sensitizes us to think about how our words and actions might affect others, for better or worse. When this is the case, we will be motivated to demonstrate gentleness, respect, and graciousness in a way that represents Christ.

Jesus was teaching us this quality with the Golden Rule. “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”

How do we want to be treated by others? Go and do likewise.

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

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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Light Reflection-Romans 13:11 Armor of Light

john : February 22, 2023 11:09 am : John Shirk, Staff Pages

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Romans 13:11.

And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.

As we get ready for a new day, we go through the process of deciding what to wear for that day. We might dress to impress or we might dress for comfort. Spiritual preparation for the upcoming day is also important. There will be opportunities and challenges ahead. There will be temptations and trials. Spending time with God in His word and in prayer prepares us for the decisions that we will make in a given day.

Romans 13:14 encourages us to clothe ourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.

This Light Reflection inspires us to put on the armor of light as we prepare for each new day in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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Vital Step to a Radiant Faith-Love Our Enemies

john : February 21, 2023 5:57 pm : John Shirk, Staff Pages

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

This is a call to extraordinary love. Jesus said that even sinners will do good to those who are good to them. But to do good for those who hate us? That takes love from above. Jesus did that for us when He died on the cross.

Jesus said in Luke 6:35, “Love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting anything back. Then your reward will be great and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.”

Another way we can love our enemies is to bless them and pray for them. That is what Jesus told us to do in Luke 6:28.

The way of the world is to fight against our enemies or avoid them altogether. But the way of Jesus is to love our enemies in the hope that they might be won over as friends of God.

Loving our Enemies is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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