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.
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…
