JOHN SHIRK - What does it mean to be on God's side? Jesus had said, "Whoever is not with me is against me." According to a passage in the book of Amos, it would be inconsistent to seek evil and be able to make the claim that God is with us. To a nation…
JOHN SHIRK - Our daily encounters with Jesus are featuring some of Jesus' parables that He taught. These stories describe what the Kingdom of God is like. This is the Parable of the Great Banquet which contains an invitation for you.
JOHN SHIRK - What does it mean to be an ambassador in Christ. The Apostle Paul identified himself as an ambassador as he shared the Gospel with others. This devotional examines the richness of this term as it applies to being a witness for Christ.
JOHN SHIRK - Mentoring words from Paul the Apostle to a young church leader have inspired many youth today to become leaders through being a godly example.
JOHN SHIRK-When we are made aware of the holiness of Jesus, we are humbled by His greatness and our unworthiness. That is when we are ready to go forward with God as His servant. It happened to the prophet Isaiah, and it happened with Simon Peter. This…
JOHN SHIRK - In the Old Testament, Ruth demonstrates a tremendous example of loyalty and commitment to her mother-in-law Naomi in her time of distress. As it turned out, her decision to serve God brought her into God's story, and it can be that way for…
JOHN SHIRK - Through the challenges and opportunities of ministry, the church can learn something about working together from a page in Israel's history. Unity grows stronger when we are willing to work together and support each other through common challenges,…
JOHN SHIRK-Elisabeth Elliot recently passed away at the age of 88. She demonstrated through her life that the love of God is real, and is capable of overcoming hatred and violence. Her life reflected the attitude of the Apostle Paul, as expressed in this…
JOHN SHIRK-Who is Jesus? That is what this devotional examines as we follow a conversation between Jesus and His disciples regarding the identity of Jesus. Our understanding of Jesus' identity will have an impact on our identity.
JOHN SHIRK- While sin is a sobering reality of our lives, Jesus is the cleansing reality for our sin. As we turn to the book of I John in the Bible, we can see how confession of our sins to Him is good for the soul.
JOHN SHIRK - In Jesus Christ, we have a great and merciful high priest. He is uniquely qualified to save us from our sins and help us in times of weakness. His ministry as high priest to strengthen our faith is ongoing.
