JOHN SHIRK – With a sense of accountability, we accept responsibility for our actions, and we seek a support system to help us to stay true to our commitments. The […]
JOHN SHIRK – One definition of sacrifice is to offer to God something precious. Another definition is the surrender or destruction of something desirable for the sake of something higher. […]
JOHN SHIRK – Calmness is a state of being free from storm or disturbance. A calm atmosphere is defined by quietness and tranquility. Calm weather is a scene where the […]
JOHN SHIRK – To be conscientious is to be careful to do what is right and avoid what is wrong. Our conscience is that inner sense of right and wrong. […]
JOHN SHIRK – To be willing to do something is to cheerfully consent or be ready. In our relationship with God, willingness gladly gives God permission to do with our […]
JOHN SHIRK – To exercise discretion means to show discernment or good judgment. Wisdom is a much-needed treasure for discretion to take place in our moral choices. Proverbs 2:9 describes […]
JOHN SHIRK – To be consecrated is to be set apart for a special service. In the Bible, this usually means being set apart for God. Consecration often has to […]
JOHN SHIRK – To be prudent means to exercise good judgment or wisdom gained from experience and knowledge. One reliable place for gaining knowledge of the truth is the Bible. […]
JOHN SHIRK – There are various definitions of promptness. One definition is to be on time. There are some practical benefits to being prompt for meetings and appointments. The other […]
September 29th, 2011
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JOHN SHIRK – There are two definitions of mercy that we will look at. One view of mercy is an act of kindness or compassion. This is what happened in […]
September 27th, 2011
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JOHN SHIRK – To intercede is to petition God or pray on behalf of another person or group. Hebrews 7:25 refers to Jesus as the intercessor for those who come […]
