JOHN SHIRK - With God, a promise made is a promise kept. God's faithfulness is an expression of love that provides a dependable foundation for our lives and shapes us to be faithful to our commitments. Today, we examine faithfulness as a quality of love.
JOHN SHIRK - Forgiveness is one of the most difficult expressions of love, and one of the most powerful. This was what Jesus was offering us at the cross. His forgiveness sets us free from the guilt of our sins and enables us to forgive others who have…
JOHN SHIRK - One of the loving qualities of God is that He is patient. As we come to understand God's patience with us, we are better prepared to be patient with the other imperfect people that we meet in a given day.
JOHN SHIRK - God's Word has enduring value and is relevant for our lives today. His Word provides direction for our path and peace for our souls. Generations have come and gone, but God's Word has stood the test of time, and will never fade away like…
John Shirk - God's Word is like precious rain for the soil of our soul. It's vital for spiritual refreshment, character development, and preparation to do God's will. How is God's Word having an impact on your life?
JOHN SHIRK - Where is our ultimate source of trust? It might be tempting to put too much confidence in our own human achievements or in the things of this world. They have their place, but they do not provide the security for the soul that only Christ…
JOHN SHIRK - Today, we look at the process, purpose, and the fruit of God's discipline. Our response to His discipline is vital for determining whether or not we will learn from it and grow from it.
JOHN SHIRK - I Thessalonians 2:13 stresses the reliability of God's Word to be effective in us when we receive it by faith. It will change our perspective and affect our daily decisions. It will transform us into the likeness of Christ.
JOHN SHIRK - God created the world in His wisdom by His word. Taking notice of God's creation reminds us of His power and beauty. Today's reflection is an overview of Psalm 104.
JOHN SHIRK - Jesus was tempted by the devil. He resisted each time. By using the Word of God, His response speaks to us about how we can overcome the temptations we experience.
Sin is the great human tragedy, but there is a solution that is available. We can gain insight into how Satan tempts us when we examine the fall of man in the Garden of Eden.
