JOHN SHIRK-Jonah was called to go one way, and he went the opposite way. Something had to happen to bring Jonah to a turning point. That turning point was a big fish and a heartfelt prayer. See inside for the details.
JOHN SHIRK-Jonah was an interesting character in the Bible, who was a prophet of God. At the same time, there were attitudes in his own heart that needed revamping. We will take a look at his travels in upcoming blogs.
JOHN SHIRK - Here is a summary of the familiar Bible story of David and Goliath, and how we can apply this ancient story to our faith today.
JOHN SHIRK – In Luke 5:31, Jesus responded to a question as to why He was eating with sinners. His response was this: “It is not the healthy who need […]
JOHN SHIRK - With God, a promise made is a promise kept. God's faithfulness is an expression of love that provides a dependable foundation for our lives and shapes us to be faithful to our commitments. Today, we examine faithfulness as a quality of love.
JOHN SHIRK - Forgiveness is one of the most difficult expressions of love, and one of the most powerful. This was what Jesus was offering us at the cross. His forgiveness sets us free from the guilt of our sins and enables us to forgive others who have…
JOHN SHIRK - One of the loving qualities of God is that He is patient. As we come to understand God's patience with us, we are better prepared to be patient with the other imperfect people that we meet in a given day.
JOHN SHIRK - God's Word has enduring value and is relevant for our lives today. His Word provides direction for our path and peace for our souls. Generations have come and gone, but God's Word has stood the test of time, and will never fade away like…
John Shirk - God's Word is like precious rain for the soil of our soul. It's vital for spiritual refreshment, character development, and preparation to do God's will. How is God's Word having an impact on your life?
JOHN SHIRK - Where is our ultimate source of trust? It might be tempting to put too much confidence in our own human achievements or in the things of this world. They have their place, but they do not provide the security for the soul that only Christ…
JOHN SHIRK - Today, we look at the process, purpose, and the fruit of God's discipline. Our response to His discipline is vital for determining whether or not we will learn from it and grow from it.
