JOHN SHIRK-If peace seems to be an elusive dream, Jesus is able to turn that dream into reality. His grace is able to cover the sins of our past,(Micah 7:19) provide needed help for the present, (Psalm 46:1-3) and give us hope for the future. (Jeremiah…
JOHN SHIRK - This devotional highlights three ways in which God provides us with help for living a godly life. We cannot do this on our own. We need the Lord. Living by God's power and tapping into the resources He provides is key to living according…
September 19th, 2016
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JOHN SHIRK - Throughout the Middle East, there are tombs that acknowledge various prophets from the Old Testament. These places reflect that even as the prophets died, they also lived on the earth. In their time, they revealed the word of the LORD, proclaiming…
September 15th, 2016
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JOHN SHIRK - This devotional examines the priestly blessing, and how this blessing is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, our merciful and faithful high priest.
September 15th, 2016
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JOHN SHIRK - God's ways are not our ways, neither is our timing always in sync with His timing. This devotional gives a number of examples in which God's timing is right on schedule, according to His plan.
September 13th, 2016
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JOHN SHIRK - Have you ever felt like you were losing the joy of walking with God? You might start to compare your own situation with other people and struggle with envy? If so, you are not alone. A person named Asaph had some similar struggles for a…
JOHN SHIRK - What is the role of spiritual leadership in the church? There are three verses in the Bible that reveal how a church can have a thriving witness for Christ when spiritual leaders fulfill their roles. This devotional examines those verses.
JOHN SHIRK - There are 7.1 billion people in the world, and God created each one of us. Our existence is a reflection of His existence, for we were made in the image of God. This devotional considers how we can honor God as His creation.
JOHN SHIRK - What does it mean to be made in God's image? Did we cease to be made in God's image after sin entered the human race? This devotional explores these questions.
JOHN SHIRK-What does the Bible say about zeal? There are some positive statements about zeal and there are some caution flags that are raised. This devotional is intended to help us better understand how to direct our zeal in a way that expresses love…
JOHN SHIRK - Sometimes, God will orchestrate the circumstances of our lives to bring us to a Divine appointment. Those appointments have a way of stretching our faith and taking us to a deeper place of intimacy with God. These divine appointments are…
