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20/20 Insight-Contagious Effect of Motivation

March 19th, 2020 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - While the coronavirus is having a contagious effect on the world in an unhealthy way, there are contagious influences that have a positive effect on our lives. One of those influences is motivation.

20/20 Insight-Encouragement of God’s Grace

February 27th, 2020 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - In the book of Acts, Barnabas was known for his encouragement. It appears that his encouragement was contagious, because many people were brought to the Lord through his godly character and witness for the Lord. This devotional examines what…

Red Letter Wisdom-Don’t Hinder the Lord’s Work

November 13th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - Jesus once said to His disciple John, "Whoever is not against you is for you." This devotional is a teachable moment for us to embrace the work of God in our lives AND believers outside our circle of connections.
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Freedom Phrase-The Right Focus

October 9th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - In times of temptation, discouragement, or persecution, there is a place to turn for the strength to press on in the faith. Fix our eyes on Jesus. Find encouragement in His example.

Red Letter Wisdom-Being a Voice of Hope

September 28th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - A conversation between Jesus and two travelers on the road to Emmaus gives us a window of understanding into how we can be a voice of hope for someone who is discouraged.

Freedom Phrase-Hope In Our Times of Trouble

September 20th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - Jesus once told His disciples, "In this world, you will have trouble....but take heart! I have overcome the world." One of His followers, Paul the Apostle faced many difficulties and pressures, but he faced them with hope, not despair, because…

Person of Integrity-Haggai

August 21st, 2018 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - God worked through the prophet Haggai to encourage the Jews to rebuild the temple. What might be accomplished through our words of encouragement today?

Reason To Believe-Encouragement In The Church

October 17th, 2016 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - Barnabas was a great example of someone in the early church who had great impact through encouragement. This devotional shows how his encouragement led people to the Lord.

Q and A Segment-What Is The Purpose of Encouragement?

April 13th, 2016 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - This devotional explores the question, "What is the purpose of encouragement?" We examine the life of Barnabas as an example of someone known for offering encouragement to the church.

Q and A-What is the purpose of accountability?

February 16th, 2016 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - This devotional explores the purpose of accountability and how God uses accountable relationships to help us to grow in our walk with God.

Q and A-Why Is Church Participation Important?

January 14th, 2016 No comments
JOHN SHIRK-This devotional explores the question, "Why is church participation important?"