JOHN SHIRK - The life of Job is worth a careful study when we are going through a deep valley of grief or loss. James reflected on Job's perseverance to encourage us to press on in the faith in the midst of circumstances that would tempt us to give up.
JOHN SHIRK-Jesus is not a harsh taskmaster that demands more of us than we are able to offer. He said that His yoke was easy and His burden was light. Jesus invites us to enter His rest so that we might be satisfied in His grace and enjoy Him forever.
JOHN SHIRK - Jesus made this claim about His identity: "I am the light of the world." What difference does that make in our lives when we follow His light? That is what we explore in this devotional.
JOHN SHIRK-In the Sermon On The Mount, Jesus said that those who mourn now would be comforted. God recognizes the tears that come from a humble and devoted heart to the Gospel. What are the circumstances that might cause us to weep in such a way that…
JOHN SHIRK - Jesus opened the Sermon On the Mount with a list of blessings commonly known as the Beatitudes. One of those blessings was promised for the poor in spirit. What does it mean to be poor in spirit? That is what we are examining today.
JOHN SHIRK - Sometimes God gives us opportunities to give sacrificially to others. When we do this with the right motives, God is pleased. He wants us to remember to do good and share with others. Read more to find out what can happen when we honor God…
JOHN SHIRK-The Apostle Paul prayed that we might be able to grasp the height of God's love. How high is His love? Psalm 103:11 provides the answer. Let's just say it's higher than the tallest skyscraper.
JOHN SHIRK - The Apostle Paul prayed that the church might be able to grasp the length of God's love for us. In distance and time, we begin to appreciate just how long God's love extends.
JOHN SHIRK - In Ephesians 3:18, the Apostle Paul prayed that we might be able to grasp the various dimensions of God's love. Today, let's take a look at the width of God's love.
JOHN SHIRK-When Jesus walked on this earth, He was fully human. Yet, there was one way in which Jesus was different from all other humans who have walked on the earth. He never sinned. That perfect record is significant for us. Read more to find out why?
JOHN SHIRK - Philippians 2 is a great chapter of the Bible to turn for an attitude check, and the starting place for a better attitude is by examining the life of Jesus Christ.
