WJTL Blog

JOHN SHIRK - Jesus made this statement about the danger of wealth to our souls after a rich young ruler walked away from Jesus.

JOHN SHIRK - When Peter drew his sword to injure the servant of the high priest, Jesus said to Peter, "No more of this." This devotional explains why Jesus said that, and what it means for us.

JOHN SHIRK - When Jesus was asked why he ate and drank with sinners, His answer was that He came for those who were spiritually sick, not to leave us there, but to offer us a lasting remedy.

JOHN SHIRK - Before Jesus ascended to heaven, He had some parting words for His followers. His final words before His departure have become known as the Great Commission. His words clarify the mission for believers today.

JOHN SHIRK - With the Lord as our Shepherd, we have direction for walking in the paths of righteousness. If we yield to Jesus, He will guide us to a much better place than we could ever reach ourselves.

JOHN SHIRK - The 23rd Psalm is a passage where many of us find comfort. We are reminded there that with the Lord as my Shepherd, He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters.

JOHN SHIRK - Jesus started the Sermon on the Mount with the Beatitudes. His first beatitude was a blessing for the poor in spirit.

JOHN SHIRK - Materialism is not just a spiritual battle in our culture. It was a struggle in the early church too. Paul had wise counsel for Timothy to avoid the trap of materialism.

JOHN SHIRK - This devotional reflects on Jesus claim to be "The Living One." He was dead, but now He is alive for ever and ever. What does that reality mean for our lives today? Let's explore.

JOHN SHIRK - The new life in Christ is a call to be instruments of righteousness. The writer of Romans has some thoughts about how we can be a useful instrument that contributes to the song of redemption.

JOHN SHIRK - After rising from the dead, Jesus explained to His disciples from the Old Testament how He fulfilled God's promises. The fulfillment of Bible prophecy reveals to us that God's word can be trusted.