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Prayer Alert for Thailand

May 20th, 2010 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – I came across this news feature in Mission Network News today regarding the turmoil in Thailand. This week, troops reportedly stormed the protest zone and dispersed thousands […]
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The Value of Rest for our Mission

May 20th, 2010 1 comment
JOHN SHIRK – Jesus said in Matthew 11:28, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” You might wonder what the connection […]
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Faithfulness in the little things

May 18th, 2010 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – Jesus said in Luke 16:10, “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also […]
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Why Our Work Matters to God

May 17th, 2010 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – Recently, on Probe, Sue Bohlin asked the question, “Does our work matter to God?”  Through eyes of faith, we see our vocation as more than a 9 […]
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Whatever Happened to the Sweet Comfort Band?

May 14th, 2010 1 comment
JOHN SHIRK – Born New Year’s Eve 1972, the Sweet Comfort Band consisted of Rick Thompson on drums and vocals, Kevin Thompson on bass, and Bryan Duncan on keys and […]
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Why Jesus Died Part Three

May 13th, 2010 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – First John 4:9 and 10 says, “This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we […]
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Why Jesus Died Part Two

May 12th, 2010 1 comment
JOHN SHIRK – Second Corinthians 5:15 says, “And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for him who died for them and […]
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Why Jesus Died Part One

May 11th, 2010 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – When we draw attention to the Bible verses that highlight why Jesus died, we may at times be emotionally moved by the reality of God’s amazing grace. […]
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Adding delight to duty

May 10th, 2010 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – Philips Brooks once said, “Duty makes us do things well, but love makes us do them beautifully.” Sometimes duty gets a bad rap, because of the drudgery […]
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Whatever happened to Sheila Walsh?

May 7th, 2010 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – I have always enjoyed the music of Sheila Walsh, from her new wave albums to her tender ballads.  Which songs from her are most memorable for you?  Here […]
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Encounters with God-Noah

May 7th, 2010 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – Noah is not quoted much in the Bible. He is not a man of many words, but he is known by his faith and by his obedience […]
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