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Freedom Phrase-Love

February 14th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - When it comes to love, God is the starting place, and the cross of Jesus was the ultimate place of love's expression. That is the kind of love still changing lives today.
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Freedom Phrase-Jesus, our Advocate

February 9th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - In the courtroom of life, God is our Righteous Judge, and Satan is our accuser. The verdict of our guilt or innocence will depend on who we call to plead our case for innocence.

Freedom Phrase-Our Story

February 7th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - Those who have been redeemed of the Lord have a story to share of God's transforming love. Who might benefit from hearing your story?
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Red Letter Wisdom-Words of Jesus

February 6th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK-The words of Jesus reflected the heart of His Heavenly Father. Jesus said what the Father told Him to say. Since His words have divine origin,the Red-Letter wisdom of Jesus is worthy of our attention today.
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Freedom Phrase-Genuine Friendship with Jesus

February 2nd, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - This Freedom Phrase identifies specific ways that Jesus relates to His followers as a faithful friend.

Red Letter Wisdom-Prayer

January 31st, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK-Of all the voices we hear in a given day giving us direction, the most important one is the voice of God. Prayer and God's Word enable us to align with God's plan for us.
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Red Letter Wisdom-Trust His Plan

January 23rd, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - Peter was an honest man before Jesus. He understood his own sinfulness. But Jesus had a purpose for Peter that would draw attention to His greatness. This devotional highlights the kindness of Jesus toward the contrite.
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Red Letter Wisdom-God’s Plan

January 21st, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK-The critics of John the Baptist and Jesus tried to put a negative label on their virtuous qualities. But Jesus had a response for these manipulators-"Wisdom is proved right by her actions."

Red Letter Wisdom-Bear Fruit

January 17th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - Jesus has expressed His desire for His followers to bear much fruit. Thankfully, He also shows us how we can have a fruitful faith, and it's not a complicated process.

Freedom Phrase-Forgetting What Is Behind

January 14th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - The Apostle Paul had a perspective of faith that kept him moving forward with Jesus. This devotional examines one thing that enabled him to move closer to his goal.
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Freedom Phrase-Authentic Freedom

January 5th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK- Where is real and authentic freedom found? Jesus has said that He is the source of authentic freedom. He is the only One who can truly deliver us from evil and save us from our sins.