September 16th, 2014
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JOHN SHIRK - The Bible is God's Word that brings us the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ. Today's devotional is a Psalm that reflects the blessing of being under God's influence.
September 10th, 2014
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As we remember the anniversary of 9/11, this is a good time to reflect on the difference between true security and false security. Whatever we trust which can be taken away is a false security, and whatever we trust which cannot be taken away is a source…
JOHN SHIRK- Every step in the Christian faith is a step toward our goal of salvation. This devotional encourages us to keep in step with the Lord through the various stages of life.
JOHN SHIRK-Psalm 140 says, "Surely the righteous will praise your name." One of the reasons that praise flows from the lives of the redeemed is that God's grace sets people free from sinful influences and helps us to see the value of following Jesus.…
JOHN SHIRK - The ministry of the church functions best when its members work together with glad hearts and a spirit of cooperation under the Leadership of Jesus Christ. He is the Head of the church. Those who belong to Him are in the body of Christ, and…
JOHN SHIRK - Heaven celebrates the holiness of God. This devotional describes what God's holiness looks like and how it has an impact on our lives.
JOHN SHIRK - The grace of God. How can we measure its value? Priceless, yet a gift given freely. This devotional examines some of the ways that God expresses His graciousness to us.
JOHN SHIRK- One of the images that reflects God's work in our lives is the picture of the Potter working with the clay. We become useful instruments of His glory when we are shaped by the Potter's Hand.
JOHN SHIRK - God is watching us. That may be a comforting thought or a disturbing thought depending on our attitude toward God and actions in His view. David was a man after God's own heart, and his response to God's watchful eyes is worthy of our attention.
JOHN SHIRK - Today's devotional takes a look at the value of mentoring relationships, and how they can benefit future generations.
JOHN SHIRK - In accountable relationships, we find support for walking faithfully with God. This devotional explains why we need them, guidelines for developing them, and how they benefit our relationship with God.