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Good News Focus-The Gift of God

January 13th, 2020 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - One of the threads in the Year of Vision is the Daily Good News Focus. This devotional focuses on the gift of God to deliver us from the wages of sin.

20/20 Insight-Focus on God’s Faithfulness

January 10th, 2020 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - When morning came, the writer of Lamentations saw more than just a sunrise. He saw the faithfulness of God to break through to us with His compassion.

20/20 Insight-Focus on Jesus

January 2nd, 2020 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - Welcome to 2020, the Year of Vision at WJTL. We will be featuring various features to sharpen our spiritual vision this year. Todays 20/20 Insight is a good verse to apply to memory. It really sets the tone for this year's Visionary theme.

Freedom Phrase-Good News of Great Joy

December 23rd, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - The birth of Jesus was an occasion to celebrate. We learn why in the proclamation of the angel announcing the birth of a Savior. Merry Christmas! Celebrate the Gift.

Red Letter Wisdom-Origin, Purpose, and Destiny

December 20th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - Jesus knew His origin, purpose, and destiny. Following Jesus will clarify the mission and meaning of our lives.

Freedom Phrase-The Attitude Of Christ

December 13th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - One of the realities of the Incarnation is that Jesus emptied Himself. He left His throne in heaven to take the nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. This devotional examines what we can learn from Jesus' example.

Freedom Phrase-The Gift Of Jesus

December 11th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - The prophet Isaiah wrote about Jesus even before His birth, identifying Him with some meaningful titles to make us aware of what Jesus will be to us when we are in relationship with Him.

Freedom Phrase-Celebrating God with Gratitude

November 27th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - Happy Thanksgiving from the WJTL family to you. As you celebrate Thanksgiving Day, feel free to take us along in your travels. Music is a great way to celebrate the greatness of God with a heart of gratitude.

Freedom Phrase-Giving Thanks

November 22nd, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - The enduring love of God is a compelling reason to praise the LORD with a thankful heart. This devotional reflects on the implications of God's enduring love.

Freedom Phrase-New Patterns

November 20th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - New life in Christ paves the way for new patterns to emerge, taking our lives in the direction of being more like Jesus. That is a pattern to celebrate with thanks to God.

Red Letter Wisdom-The Reward of Hospitality

November 15th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - God sees even the smallest tasks that we do with pure motives, and will reward us as He sees fit. This devotional examines the reward of extending hospitality to God's servants.