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Q and A-What is the Priestly Blessing?

September 15th, 2016 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - This devotional examines the priestly blessing, and how this blessing is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, our merciful and faithful high priest.

Reason To Believe-God’s Perfect Timing

September 15th, 2016 No comments
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.
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Q and A-Who was Asaph and what was his struggle?

September 13th, 2016 No comments
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…
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Q and A-Role of Spiritual Leaders

September 8th, 2016 No comments
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.

Reason To Believe-People All Over The World

September 8th, 2016 No comments
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.

Q and A-Made In God’s Image

September 2nd, 2016 No comments
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.
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Q and A-What does the Bible say about zeal?

August 24th, 2016 No comments
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…
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Reason To Believe-Providence Of God

August 24th, 2016 No comments
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…

Reason To Believe-Peace From Thoughts Fixed On Jesus

August 18th, 2016 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - There is a peace that goes beyond the understanding of the world when you experience God's forgiveness and enjoy walking with Him. A passage in the book of Philippians talks about this peace that flows out of a thought life that reflects…
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Reason To Believe-The Contribution of Christian Influence

August 16th, 2016 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - Throughout history, followers of Jesus have been prompted by God's love to serve in the local communities and meet people at their point of need. This devotional highlights some of the contributions of the Christian community to the world.
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Q and A-How Can I Draw Near To God?

August 11th, 2016 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - This devotional highlights how we can draw near to God in two different situations. One of those situations is when we are surrounded by trouble, and the other is if we have moved away from God. If you desire to be close to God, but feel…
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