JOHN SHIRK - When the world seems to be falling apart, there is a God in heaven who is still on the throne. We may not understand all His ways, but one thing we can believe with confidence-His Sovereign plan is leading to the revelation of His glory…
JOHN SHIRK - I love this Scripture, in part, because it shows Peter's willingness to keep learning new lessons of faith. No matter where we are in our relationship with God, He is willing to reveal deeper dimensions of His love if we are willing to learn.
JOHN SHIRK - The prophet Malachi speaks of a time when Elijah will come and restore family harmony. In the Old Testament, he was a bold prophet who challenged the people to turn from idolatry to serve the living God. This devotional explores how God can…
JOHN SHIRK - What does it take to be an effective witness for Jesus? The Apostles saw the Lord work through their courageous witness to bring thousands to Christ. In reality, their fruitful witness has affected millions for the Gospel. Today's devotional…
JOHN SHIRK - At the end of our lives, we can know the joy of a fulfilling life if we can look back and see that God was faithful to us and we were faithful to God. Whatever regrets we have about the past can be cast aside by moving forward with God today.…
JOHN SHIRK - When we come into relationship with God, we realize how holy He is, and how unworthy we are without Christ. Jesus once pronounced blessing on those who are broken in spirit. This is a story that warns the self-confident and encourages the…
JOHN SHIRK - Today, we examine the restoration of Joseph and his brothers, which is found in the book of Genesis. With God's help, Joseph was able to put aside the hurt from his past, forgive his brothers, and treat them with respect and kindness. Through…
JOHN SHIRK - One of the exciting aspects of Christian fellowship is sharing praise reports of how God is at work in our lives. This happened when Paul and Barnabas returned to Antioch after missionary activity. They had the opportunity to share what God…
JOHN SHIRK - The tearing of the curtain temple at Jesus' death was a significant moment, indicating that we can now have access to the holy place of God's presence through the blood of Christ. According to Ephesians 3 12, through faith in Jesus, we can…
JOHN SHIRK - At the cross, Jesus died between two thieves. In heaven, Jesus is at the center of the throne, and a rainbow encircles the throne. At the center of a crowd, Jesus had something important to say about what it means to put Him at the center…
JOHN SHIRK - A prayer for the nation.
