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The Way of Love as a Witness to the World

July 21st, 2010 2 comments
JOHN SHIRK – Jesus gave this command to His disciples in John 13:34:  “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all […]
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Overcoming worry with faith

July 20th, 2010 1 comment
JOHN SHIRK – Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount, “Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its […]
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The aroma of Christ

July 19th, 2010 2 comments
JOHN SHIRK – In 2 Corinthians 2:14, the Christian life is compared to a victory parade, with God leading the march. “Thanks be to God, who always leads us in […]
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Where do we find nourishment for our soul?

July 9th, 2010 2 comments
JOHN SHIRK-There is a redemptive purpose to the words that God places in our heart.  Isaiah 55:10 compares it to a weather scenario: “As the rain and the snow come […]
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Being a caring friend

July 7th, 2010 2 comments
JOHN SHIRK – Romans 12:15 says, “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” In the Golden Rule, Jesus challenges us to treat others in the way we […]
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Courage to Move Forward

July 2nd, 2010 No comments
JOHN SHIRK-Have you ever needed encouragement to move forward and do the right thing?  In the Bible, Joshua had reached a defining moment as a leader for his people, Israel.  […]
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Elisha-Moving forward in God’s plan

July 1st, 2010 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – In First Kings 19, Elijah was called by God to anoint Elisha as his successor as prophet. He goes to Elisha and finds him plowing with twelve […]
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Honoring God with our bodies

June 28th, 2010 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – First Corinthians 6:20 refers to the sacrifice of Jesus for our sins with these words-“You were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.” In […]
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The value of worship music

June 24th, 2010 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – David said in Psalm 7:17, “I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most […]
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Courage for what lies ahead

June 22nd, 2010 1 comment
JOHN SHIRK – Just before the Israelites were to cross over into the Promised Land, Moses said to the people in Deuteronomy 31:6-“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid […]
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Growth beyond conversion to Christ

June 21st, 2010 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – Colossians 2:6 speaks to believers in Jesus Christ with this instruction: “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted […]
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