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Moment Of Celebration-God’s Guidance

July 30th, 2014 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - God brought through the Israelites through the desert with signs of His direction and provision. Through this journey of faith, God also provides help for us to go forward in His plan for our lives.

Moment Of Celebration-Worship

July 29th, 2014 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - Jesus said that the greatest commandment was to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. At the heart of worship is a grateful response to God's grace that wants to praise Jesus for who He is and what He has done for us.…

Moment Of Celebration-Encouragement

July 28th, 2014 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - Today's devotional comes from a small book of the Bible which could have a significant impact on our lives. John sent words of an encouragement to a friend after hearing good reports about their faithfulness. Who do you know today who might…

Moment Of Celebration-Wisdom

July 24th, 2014 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - It is one thing to be intelligent, but another to have wisdom. Wisdom applies truth into every day decisions that we make. Wisdom comes from above, and as we learn in this devotional, has great value for living out faith in the Lord Jesus.

Moment Of Celebration-Peace

July 23rd, 2014 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - Philippians 4 gives us insight into some healthy habits in the Christian life that invite the peace of God. Rejoicing in the Lord, prayer, following in the footsteps of a godly mentor, and a faith-focused thought life.

Moment Of Celebration-Transformation

July 22nd, 2014 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - Last week, our moments of celebration were looking at indications that the Gospel is true and valid. We mentioned God's creation, The Empty Tomb, the faithful witness of Jesus' disciples after the resurrection, and the words of the prophets.…

Moment Of Celebration-Words of Prophets

July 17th, 2014 No comments
JOHN SHIRK-Another confirmation that the Gospel is valid and true can be found in the words of the prophets. They predicted events related to Jesus even before they happened. This devotional recalls some of them.

Moment Of Celebration-Bold Witnesses

July 16th, 2014 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - The disciples of Jesus became apostles in the early church. He mentored them to become leaders in the church and witnesses to the world of the saving grace available through Jesus Christ. This devotional highlights the steadfast and bold…

Moment Of Celebration-The Empty Tomb

July 15th, 2014 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - After Jesus rose from the dead, He appeared to His disciples, who became witnesses of His resurrection. These witnesses would testify to Jesus as the Risen Lord and Savior of all who call on His name. The empty grave is another confirmation…

Moment Of Celebration-Stars in God’s Creation

July 14th, 2014 1 comment
JOHN SHIRK-This week on WJTL, our moments of Celebration feature substantial reasons that we can have hope in Christ. Today's focus is on the marvels of the universe and the Christian testimony of our lives, and how both draw attention to the glory of…

Moment Of Celebration-Freedom In Christ

July 7th, 2014 1 comment
JOHN SHIRK- Freedom is a value highly esteemed among many Americans. Today's devotional examines what the Bible says about the real and lasting freedom that Jesus offers His followers.