JOHN SHIRK-This devotional examines a part of David's prayer of confession in Psalm 51. His words give great insight for getting back on track with God when we have lost our way by drifting from God's ways.
JOHN SHIRK- One of the powerful ways that followers of Jesus can make a difference in this world is to shine the light of Jesus. How do we do that? According to Jesus, it happens with the good deeds we do because of God's love flowing through us.
JOHN SHIRK - This devotional is based on Romans 12, verse 21. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. What does that look like? How can we find the strength to do that when a serious wrong has been committed against us? Romans 12 offers…
JOHN SHIRK - This devotional brings together the major statements of Jesus calling us to the way of love. When we look at His teachings on love, we see that He is calling us to an extraordinary love that requires God's help. We will need His grace to…
JOHN SHIRK - Love might sound like an easy command to fulfill, until we are tested. When we look around, we see the many ways in which people do show their love for God and for people. However, we also see expressions of hatred, apathy, and racism in…
JOHN SHIRK- Music that glorifies God can be a powerful influence that stirs us to praise, thanksgiving, and celebration of Jesus.
JOHN SHIRK- This devotional reflects on a walk that put Cleopas and his traveling friend in the Bible. A special guest joined them on their journey, and his words moved them very deeply.
JOHN SHIRK - Jesus rode into Jerusalem to the shouts of Hosanna from the lips of children. They were fulfilling a prophecy in Psalm 8:2. They were also glorifying God from their hearts. This devotional examines what we can learn from children.
JOHN SHIRK-This devotional examines some statements in Psalm 40 to show how David was motivated by the love of God to do the will of God.
JOHN SHIRK - God's blessings are not just for us to receive and to say "Thank you." God blesses us to be a blessing where we live. He blessed Abraham and promised to make him a blessing. We can be a blessing to our generation by letting the love of God…
JOHN SHIRK - The Apostle John wrote the book of Revelation while he was in exile on the island of Patmos. While the last book of the Bible may be perplexing to understand at times, it reveals the glorious future that God has planned for those who follow…
