JOHN SHIRK - After feeding the 5,000, Jesus identified Himself as the Bread of Life. Just as food is a vital need for our stomachs, Jesus is the vital need for our soul. The benefits of food are temporary, but the benefit of knowing Jesus lasts forever.
JOHN SHIRK - To the woman at the well, Jesus presented Himself as the Living Water. Just as we need physical water to live physically, so we need spiritual water to live spiritually. Need a drink? Get a taste of the Gospel right here.
JOHN SHIRK - The book of Malachi prophesied a day of healing and freedom for the righteous. Since God's promises are true and trustworthy, we can live with hope in Christ today. What He says, He will do.
JOHN SHIRK - When we sing the hymn, "Come Thou Fount", there is a line in that song that says, "Here I raise my Ebenezer." That hymn takes on a deeper meaning for us when we know what "Ebenezer" really means, which we will examine here.
JOHN SHIRK - Being in relationship with Christ, the Apostle Paul lived with a higher purpose and a heavenly focus. His perspective of eternity motivated him to serve God faithfully with his window of time on the earth. He lived with hope, because his…
JOHN SHIRK - Today, we examine the qualities and the value of a true blue friend.
JOHN SHIRK-Mary and Martha both loved Jesus. When He came to their house, Mary went into listening mode and Martha went into work mode. This led to some tension and a response from Jesus.
JOHN SHIRK - God has good work for His followers to do while we live on the earth. The work is so significant that its impact will outlive our earthly bodies and continue until the return of Christ. This devotional explains how this can happen.
JOHN SHIRK-Family reunions are special occasions of celebrating significant relationships. Sometimes, however, family members don't always get along. This family reunion brought together estranged brothers in a meaningful way, thanks to the power of forgiveness.
JOHN SHIRK - When we share with others what God is doing in our lives, we invite others to share our joy. It is also true that whenever someone shares a praise report with us, that is an opportunity to share in their joy and celebrate with them.
JOHN SHIRK-People respond to the Gospel in different ways. In First Corinthians 1:18, we see what the death of Jesus on the cross means to different kinds of people. This verse challenges us to assess our own response to the message of the cross.
