JOHN SHIRK-The story of the Prodigal Son gives us insight into God's great compassion to welcome His wandering children back home. We are never so far away from God that we are beyond the reach of His grace. While we have breath, we have opportunity to…
JOHN SHIRK - Of the persons of Integrity found in the Bible, the Prodigal Son is probably not the first person that comes to mind. However, he did something very important in the pigpen that is essential for anyone who would turn to the Lord. He was honest…
JOHN SHIRK - The tears of Jesus reveal His tender love for people. This devotional cites two examples where Jesus wept. He sets an example for us to mourn with those who mourn and to weep for the lost.
JOHN SHIRK - We can be thankful that God is patient with us. He gives us time and opportunity to come to respond to His saving grace with a believing heart. His patience is one quality that explains why Jesus has yet to fulfill His promise to return.…
FRED MCNAUGHTON - Lisa and I will be heading back to Guatemala with Compassion International January 28-February 4, 2017 We will be visiting GU-501. If you sponsor a child at that project and would like to send along a gift for us to deliver, read on.
JOHN SHIRK - How do I get ready each day to honor God with my life? We apply effort getting ready for each day before we present ourselves publicly at work, church, or some other gathering. But what does it take to get our character and attitude ready…
JOHN SHIRK - Why does God allow suffering in the world? This devotional is not intended to cover every aspect of suffering, but to offer an explanation of how suffering began, and how Jesus identifies with our suffering.
JOHN SHIRK - Compassion is a special quality that moves love into action. Jesus is the source of compassion. In a relationship with Him, His compassion moves us in various ways to reach out to meet people at their point of need.
JOHN SHIRK - Jesus is full of grace and truth. What does it look like to represent Jesus this way? Simply put, we direct sinners to the Savior who forgives sin and guides us in God's will. If someone falls into sin, compassion reflects the heart of God…
JOHN SHIRK - The story of the Good Samaritan is an excellent demonstration of what it means to be a good neighbor-that is, if you look at the example of the Samaritan. The story also shows some examples of apathy and challenges us to take the road of…
JOHN SHIRK - The grace of God. How can we measure its value? Priceless, yet a gift given freely. This devotional examines some of the ways that God expresses His graciousness to us.
