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Freedom Phrase-The Right Focus

October 9th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - In times of temptation, discouragement, or persecution, there is a place to turn for the strength to press on in the faith. Fix our eyes on Jesus. Find encouragement in His example.

Red Letter Wisdom-The Desire of Jesus

October 8th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - This devotional examines the yearning of Jesus' heart as He expressed it in a prayer just before going to the cross.

Freedom Phrase-A Thriving Faith

October 7th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - Faith in God is at the root of a flourishing witness for Christ. This devotional explores the link between trusting God and having a thriving faith that brings glory to God.

Freedom Phrase-Saying “Amen” to God’s Promises

September 30th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - The appearance of Jesus to the world 2,000 years ago is the most compelling reason to believe in the reliability of God's promises.

Red Letter Wisdom-Being a Voice of Hope

September 28th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - A conversation between Jesus and two travelers on the road to Emmaus gives us a window of understanding into how we can be a voice of hope for someone who is discouraged.

Freedom Phrase-Surrounded By Unfailing Love

September 26th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - The person who trusts in the LORD is surrounded by His unfailing love. This devotional examines some of the different dimensions of His love.

Red Letter Wisdom-Reason To Rejoice

September 23rd, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - As fulfilling as fruitful ministry may be, Jesus says there is an even greater reason for His followers to rejoice. That reason is identified in this devotional.

Freedom Phrase-Hope In Our Times of Trouble

September 20th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - Jesus once told His disciples, "In this world, you will have trouble....but take heart! I have overcome the world." One of His followers, Paul the Apostle faced many difficulties and pressures, but he faced them with hope, not despair, because…

Freedom Phrase-Christ Became A Curse For Us

September 19th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - Jesus became a curse for us so that we might be blessed in Him. This devotional examines how we can respond to God's amazing love for us.

Freedom Phrase-Honest and Tough Questions

September 17th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - Sometimes, we will have tough questions related to the harsh realities of life. It can be a scary place. But God can use those questions to take us to a deeper faith in Him. That is what happened with one of God's prophets in the Old Testament.

Red Letter Wisdom-12 Legions of Angels

September 13th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - Jesus did not permit human intervention or seek angelic protection to keep Him from going to the cross. This devotional examines the willingness of Jesus to suffer the cross for the sake of redemption.