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Prayer Focus-Devoted Prayer

February 6th, 2026 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at the value of devoted prayer. Colossians 4:2 instructs us with these words: “Devote yourselves to prayer, being […]

Praise Focus-Pardon for Sin

February 6th, 2026 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Praise Focus is found in Micah 7:18. “Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? […]

Prayer Focus-Humility of a Child

February 5th, 2026 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at the humility of a child. In Matthew 18:4, Jesus pointed to a little child to make a […]

Praise Focus-Awesome God

February 5th, 2026 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Praise Focus is found in Psalm 147, verses 1 and 2. “Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. For the […]

Prayer Focus-Paul’s Plea for Prayer

February 4th, 2026 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at Paul the Apostle’s urgent plea for prayer. In Romans 15:30, he said, “I urge you, brothers and […]

Praise Focus-Lordship of Jesus

February 4th, 2026 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Praise Focus is found in Philippians 2:9 to 11. “God exalted him (Jesus) to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every […]

Praise Focus-God’s Help

February 2nd, 2026 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Praise Focus is found in Luke 7:16. “They were all filled with awe and praised God. ‘A great prophet has appeared among us’, they said. ‘God […]

Prayer Focus-Prayer of a Tax Collector

February 2nd, 2026 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at the prayer of a tax collector in Luke 18:13. His prayer was short, simple, and powerful. “God, […]

Prayer Focus-Faith in Jesus Christ

January 29th, 2026 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at our access to God’s presence through faith in Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:18 refers to Jesus this way, […]

Praise Focus-God’s Power In Us

January 29th, 2026 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Praise Focus is found in Ephesians 3:20 and 21. “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according […]

Prayer Focus-Earnest

January 28th, 2026 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at earnest prayer that seeks God. In Jeremiah 29:13, the LORD says, “You will seek me and find […]