JOHN SHIRK - One of the descriptions of the early church is that the followers of Jesus lived with awe and wonder of God's glory and grace. Their response to the miracles and wonders of their time remind us of the joy that we can have by marveling at…
JOHN SHIRK - The early church was not a perfect church, but it was a dynamic church. The Lord was moving in people's lives as God's people participated in the ministry of the local church. This devotional examines some of the dynamics of this dynamic…
JOHN SHIRK-One of the compelling reasons for believing in Jesus is the courageous witness and steadfast faith of Jesus' disciples. They were witnesses of Jesus after His resurrection from the dead, and were so convinced of what they saw, that they were…
JOHN SHIRK - This devotional examines the nature of God's love for us. The death of Jesus on the cross was not just a rescue mission, but also the ultimate example of love. The cross sends us the message that we are loved by God, and His love for us…
JOHN SHIRK-There are some great relationship-building principles in Ephesians chapter 4. Applying these principles into our lives will build healthier relationships with others and honor God in our conduct.
JOHN SHIRK-Unity in the body of Christ can be compared to a beautiful worship song that is performed by an orchestra or music group and brings glory to God.
JOHN SHIRK - This relationship-building principle comes in the form of a prayer from the heart of David. It is a prayer that expresses our desire to please God with our words and thoughts.
JOHN SHIRK-One way of sharing the Gospel is to simply note specific ways that Jesus has touched our lives. An example of this approach is found in John chapter 9 when a man blind from birth was given vision. His healing came from Jesus, and he openly…
JOHN SHIRK - It does not require an educational degree or taking a Bible class to be an effective witness for Jesus. What counts is that we have a relationship with Christ, and express our faith with the precious souls that God has placed in our lives.…
JOHN SHIRK - Tabitha is an example of someone who demonstrated her love for God through acts of service. God continues to work through people like Tabitha today to make a difference for the Gospel. How can God use your acts of service to make a difference?
JOHN SHIRK - There are various ways in which people share the Gospel in the Bible. Today, we look at some examples of the Direct Approach.
