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Seizing Opportunities-Wise Use Of Our Time

October 7th, 2010 1 comment
JOHN SHIRK – Ephesians 5:15 instructs us with these words: “Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the […]
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Heeding the Warnings of History

October 6th, 2010 1 comment
JOHN SHIRK – Just as positive role models are good examples for us to follow, negative role models show us the dangers of walking in the wrong paths.  We can […]
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The Half Marathon Race

October 4th, 2010 5 comments
JOHN SHIRK – This past weekend, I did something I never did before in my life. I ran 13.1 miles in a half marathon race.  I was glad to have […]
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Childlike Faith-Profound Simplicity

October 4th, 2010 2 comments
JOHN SHIRK – In Matthew 18, the disciples came to Jesus and asked him, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”  He called a little child and had […]
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The Energizing Effect of Follow Up Reports

October 1st, 2010 No comments
JOHN SHIRK-When missionaries come home for a furlough, one of their common tasks is to report to the local church how God is working through their outreach.  This stirs enthusiasm […]
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Waiting-A Dimension of Faith

September 30th, 2010 1 comment
JOHN SHIRK – In First Samuel 22, verse 3, David made this statement to the king of Moab: “Would you let my father and mother come and stay with you […]
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A Life That Counts For God

September 28th, 2010 1 comment
JOHN SHIRK – The Apostle Paul had a desire to be home in heaven with the Lord, but while he remained on the earth, he also celebrated the opportunity to […]
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Carrying On With The Mission

September 27th, 2010 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – The book of Acts ends with an open-ended statement.  “For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to […]
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God’s Word is a Lamp and a Light

September 22nd, 2010 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – Psalm 119, verse 105 says, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.” In a world that is darkened by sin, […]
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The Joy of Following God

September 21st, 2010 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – Psalm 119:14 says, “I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.”  A statute is a decree or law issued by a ruler or […]
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The Purifying Impact of God’s Word

September 20th, 2010 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – Psalm 119:11 says, “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” One of the reasons that studying the Bible is […]
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