JOHN SHIRK – One definition of praise is to joyfully thank and adore God. When we praise God, we celebrate His goodness and grace. With a heart of praise, we more »
JOHN SHIRK – Devotion is defined as “profound dedication.” An attachment to a cause or person is usually what prompts us to be profoundly dedicated to that cause or person. more »
JOHN SHIRK – Agility is a term for the mind and the feet. It means the ability to think and draw conclusions quickly. It also means, the power of moving more »
JOHN SHIRK – The definition of “rely” is to depend on with full trust or confidence. To fully rely on God means that we can lean all our weight on more »
JOHN SHIRK – Concern can be defined as a matter of personal interest or importance. Concern is expressed in various ways, including caring, sharing, and praying. A person who is more »
JOHN SHIRK – Transparency is defined by openness, frankness, and candor. There are no hidden agendas in a transparent person. They don’t wear masks, or use deception. Transparency gives others more »
JOHN SHIRK – Developing a godly perspective comes about as we see the world in the way that God sees the world. With a godly perspective, our interpretation of events more »
JOHN SHIRK – Temperance can be described as using restraint with the expression of our thoughts, actions, or feelings. This character quality surfaces in the form of either moderation or more »
JOHN SHIRK – With conviction, we are devoted to following the precepts of Scripture with zeal. Some time ago, Josh McDowell wrote a book entitled, “Beyond Beliefs to Convictions.” The more »
JOHN SHIRK – To edify someone is to build their moral values and to strengthen their faith in God. Edification can happen through words of instruction or encouragement. Proverbs 10:21 more »
JOHN SHIRK – Earlier this year, we talked about the value of sympathy. There is a significant difference between sympathy and empathy. With sympathy, we are stirred to feelings of more »
