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Focus on God’s Goodness-Ministry of Jesus

February 29th, 2024 No comments

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Focus on God’s goodness is found in Luke 4:18 and 19.

Jesus read from the scroll in the synagogue:

“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”

Jesus was quoting from the prophet Isaiah to describe the power of His mission to change people’s lives.

His ministry was delivering good news, providing freedom and healing, and bringing salvation to people in need of God’s grace.

The Ministry of Jesus reveals the goodness of God and is a reason to give thanks in the Year of Gratitude.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Light Reflection-Psalm 119:45 Freedom

July 24th, 2023 No comments

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Psalm 119:45.

I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.

America recently celebrated birthday number 247. We have enjoyed many freedoms in this nation through the years not experienced by other nations.

Those freedoms did not come easily, but came at a huge price for many.

The spiritual freedoms that we enjoy are even more precious, and came to us at the price of blood shed by Jesus at the cross.

God’s Word shows the way to true and lasting freedom, by following Jesus and obeying His commands. Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Jesus is able to set our heart free, so that we are not bound by the control of sin, but liberated to serve others by His love.

This Light Reflection inspires us to enjoy the freedom of living out God’s Word in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Light Reflection-Ephesians 3:12 Freedom and Confidence

July 19th, 2023 No comments

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Ephesians 3:12.

Speaking of Jesus, “In him and through faith in him, we may approach God with freedom and confidence.”

Faith and freedom go together. As we put our confidence in God’s love for us, we pray with the faith that He hears us and cares for our needs.

By faith, we do not fear condemnation for the wrong things we have done, but trust Jesus to defend us as our source of righteousness.

By faith, we do not fear what could go wrong in the future, but live with hope for the good things God has planned for those who love Him.

By faith, we are not paralyzed by the fear of opposition, but believe that God is stronger than our greatest adversaries.

This Light Reflection inspires us to approach God with freedom and confidence in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Vital Step to a Radiant Faith-Embrace Teachings of Jesus

July 5th, 2023 No comments

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is to embrace the teachings of Jesus.

Jesus said in John 8:31, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

One definition of freedom is “the state of not being imprisoned or enslaved.”

Jesus said that “everyone who sins is a slave to sin, so if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”

Jesus brings true and lasting freedom by His grace and truth. There is freedom from the guilt of the past, freedom from the control of sin in the present, and freedom from condemnation in the future.  We are set free by Jesus to live, thrive, and love others as He loves us.

Embracing the teachings of Jesus is a Vital Step to a Radiant Faith that makes a difference in our world.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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Light Reflection-Psalm 107:14-Out of Darkness and Chains

May 15th, 2023 No comments

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Psalm 107:14.

“He brought them out of darkness, the utter darkness, and broke away their chains.”

The grace of God changes lives in many ways, including the ability to set prisoners free. When Jesus announced His ministry, He proclaimed freedom for the prisoners.

There are certain sins that may be tempting for us, deceiving us into thinking that we will enjoy freedom by doing what we want. But disobedience to God is not liberating. Jesus taught quite the opposite. He said in John 8:34 that everyone who sins is a slave to sin. He also said in verse 36 that if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

So, there is hope for freedom. Our chains of sin come loose when we come to Jesus with a heart that is focused on following Him.

This Light Reflection inspires us to find ultimate freedom in a relationship with Jesus in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Highpoint Community Church Missions Weekend

April 17th, 2023 No comments

The Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge choir from Rehrersburg, Pa. will sing and give testimonies at Highpoint Community Church’s missions event. Come to our evening worship service at 18 Hahnstown Rd., Ephrata, to hear incredible testimonies of God’s deliverance from addictions.

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Vital Step to A Radiant Faith-Doer of God’s Word

January 4th, 2023 No comments

JOHN SHIRK – 2023 has been designated the Year to Shine at WJTL. We will explore what it means to be the salt and light in this world that Jesus calls us to be. Listen for daily light reflections and for steps of faith that we can take to be a radiant witness for Jesus.

In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is being a doer of God’s Word.

James 1:22 says, “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror, and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it-not forgetting what they heard, but doing it-they will be blessed in what they do.”

Being a Doer of God’s Word is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Key Element for Thriving Relationships-Freedom

September 2nd, 2022 No comments

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is freedom.

Second Corinthians 3:17 says “Now the Lord is Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”

The Spirit of God is about life and freedom. Where there are elements of coercion, intimidation, or manipulation in relationships, the Spirit of the Lord is not the influence behind them.

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, people are free to express their love for God with the personalities that God has given them.

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, people are free to worship God openly, using a variety of songs that glorify His holy name.

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, people are free to share with each other what they are learning and how God is moving in their lives.

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, people are free to serve others with their God-given abilities.

Freedom is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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Faith Building Verse-Hebrews 11:29

July 26th, 2022 No comments

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verse is Hebrews 11:29.

“By faith, the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to do so, they were drowned.”

The Egyptians were pursuing the Israelites to return them to slavery, but God set them free. The Red Sea was their breakthrough moment once and for all.

Exodus 14:29 records that the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with a wall of water on their right and on their left. That day the LORD saved Israel from the hands of the Egyptians.

Sin is like a harsh slave master that seeks to control us with addictions, false beliefs, and selfish pride.  God’s grace is the way forward to set us free. We can trust Jesus to lead the way.

This Faith-Building Verse inspires us to walk in the path that leads to freedom in the Year of Relationship.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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Praise & Worship Playlist

July 3rd, 2022 No comments

This week, it’s a Freedom & Fireworks theme on the Praise & Worship Program. I’m excited to celebrate liberty in Christ with vibrant worship-filled hearts! This year’s lineup includes songs like “Liberty” by Shane & Shane, “Praise Like Fireworks” from Rend Collective, “I Am Free” by Jared Anderson and lots more.

 

Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ
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SONG TITLE Artist Album Year
6AM
What Freedom Feels Like Cody Carnes The Darker The Night-The Brighter The Morning 2017
Nail Scarred Hands Dante Bowe Single 2022
SING IT FROM THE SHACKLES Rend Collective Single 2020
Deliverer (feat. Lauren Lee) North Point Worship Single 2022
Living with a Fire (feat. Chris Quilala) [Live] Jesus Culture Living with a Fire (Live) 2018
More Than Amazing Lincoln Brewster Real Life 2012
Love Came Down Brian Johnson Love Came Down 2010
A New Hallelujah Michael W. Smith A New Hallelujah 2008
Liberated Zealand Worship Liberated 2018
Im Going Free (Jailbreak) Vertical Worship The Rock Wont Move 2013
Fires Gonna Fall Martin Smith Iron Lung 2019
Break Every Chain Jesus Culture & Kristene DiMarco Jesus Culture Awakening: Live From Chicago 2011
7AM
Christ Has Set Me Free Rend Collective Homemade Worship By Handmade People 2012
Nothing Holding Me Back Bryan & Katie Torwalt Here On Earth 2011
Deliverance (Live) GATEWAY Greater Than (Live) 2018
Hallelujah For the Cross Chris McClarney Breakthrough 2018
Where The Spirit Of The Lord Is (feat. Christy Nockels) Chris Tomlin Passion: Awakening 2010
He Is Faithful (feat. Bryan Torwalt) Jesus Culture Jesus Culture Awakening: Live From Chicago 2011
Freedom Looks Good on You Maverick City Music Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition 2021
Where Are The Chains (feat. Lucas McCloud) Circuit Rider Music Jesus People (Live) 2021
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Chris Tomlin Music Inspired By The Motion Picture Amazing Grace 2007
Hearts Ablaze (feat. Bethany Kuenzli) Philip Herndon Send Revival EP 2020
Liberty (Live) Shane & Shane Psalms Live 2016
8AM
Because of Your Love Paul Baloche A Greater Song 2006
No Chains On Me Chris Tomlin And If Our God Is For Us 2010
Deliverer Matt Maher Saints and Sinners 2015
We Are The Free Matt Redman 10,000 Reasons 2011
Freedom Is Coming (Live) Hillsong Young & Free Out Here On A Friday Where It Began 2021
Freedom in the Spirit (feat. Adam Agin) Sarah Kroger Bloom 2019
Freedom Jesus Culture Living With A Fire 2018
Freedom Is Here Worship Center Live In This Place 2011
My Deliverer Mandisa Freedom 2009
Freedom Hymn Austin French Wide Open 2018
Resurrection Power Chris Tomlin Holy Roar 2018
Freedom Song Christy Nockels Let It Be Jesus 2015
Freedom Reigns (feat. Kim Walker Smith) Jesus Culture Come Away 2010
It Was For Freedom (feat. Jon Egan, Mia Fields) New Life Worship You Hold It All 2011
9AM
Set a Fire (feat. Will Reagan) United Pursuit Endless Years 2012
Freedom is Here Esterlyn Call Out 2011
Set Free (feat. Matt Redman) Chris Tomlin Passion: Here For You 2011
Where The Spirit of the Lord Is Life Church Death of Death 2019
I Am Free Jared Anderson 51 Must Have Modern Worship Hits 2007
I Am Found, I Am Free GATEWAY Monuments 2017
Wild and Free Jason Upton A Table Full of Strangers, Vol. 2 2018
Free As a Bird Rend Collective Campfire II: Simplicity 2016
Free, Amen (Live) We The Kingdom Live At the Wheelhouse – EP 2019
I Am Set Free All Sons & Daughters Season One 2012
Praise Like Fireworks Rend Collective Experiment Campfire 2013
Awe (feat. Chris Quilala) [Live] Jesus Culture Living with a Fire (Live) 2018
Awe + Wonder The Belonging Co Awe + Wonder (Live) 2019

Praise & Worship Playlist

July 4th, 2021 No comments

Happy Independence Day!

This week’s Praise & Worship playlist has a Freedom & Fireworks theme.

See all the details below and enjoy this highlights version of the playlist you can listen to right here!

Happy 4th,
Kristi

Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ

Kristi@WJTL.com
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Song Title Artist Album Year
6AM
Christ Has Set Me Free Rend Collective Homemade Worship By Handmade People 2012
Wild and Free Jason Upton A Table Full of Strangers, Vol. 2 2018
Freedom in the Spirit (feat. Adam Agin) Sarah Kroger Bloom 2019
Nothing Holding Me Back Bryan & Katie Torwalt Here On Earth 2011
It Was For Freedom (feat. Jon Egan, Mia Fields) New Life Worship You Hold It All 2011
Refiners Fire Brian Doerksen Songs 4 Worship Ultimate 2011
Refiner (feat. Chandler Moore & Steffany Gretzinger) Maverick City Music Maverick City, Vol. 2 2019
God Ablaze Charlie Hall The Rising 2010
Burn for You (feat. David Brymer) Rivers & Robots Discovery 2018
Like a Fire (feat. Steffany Gretzinger) Sean Feucht The Things We Did at First 2016
Freedom William Matthews For The Sake Of The World 2012
Love Like Fire Hillsong Worship A Beautiful Exchange 2010
7AM
Where The Spirit Of The Lord Is (feat. Christy Nockels) Chris Tomlin Passion: Awakening 2010
Fires Gonna Fall Martin Smith Iron Lung 2019
Burning In My Soul Brett Younker Passion: Let The Future Begin 2013
Flame of Fire, Rushing Wind Bryan & Katie Torwalt Champion 2016
Freedom Song Christy Nockels Let It Be Jesus 2015
Living with a Fire (feat. Chris Quilala) [Live] Jesus Culture Living with a Fire (Live) 2018
Another In The Fire Hillsong United People (Live) 2020
I Am Set Free All Sons & Daughters Season One 2012
Freedom (Live) Urban Rescue City Sessions (Live In Los Angeles) 2017
SING IT FROM THE SHACKLES Rend Collective Single 2020
Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains) Crowder Neon Steeple 2014
Chains Bellarive Before There Was 2014
Im Going Free (Jailbreak) Vertical Worship The Rock Wont Move 2013
8AM
Break Every Chain Jesus Culture & Kristene Di Marco Jesus Culture Awakening: Live From Chicago 2011
Liberated Zealand Worship Liberated 2018
Free As a Bird Rend Collective Campfire II: Simplicity 2016
Set Free (feat. Matt Redman) Chris Tomlin Passion: Here For You 2011
Im Free (Hymn) / Washed By The Water (Acoustic Live) Needtobreathe Acoustic Single 2019
Consuming Fire Tim Hughes When Silence Falls 2004
All Consuming Fire (Live) Chris McClarney Everything and Nothing Less (Live) 2015
Hearts Ablaze (feat. Bethany Kuenzli) Philip Herndon Send Revival EP 2020
Freedom Reigns (feat. Kim Walker-Smith) Jesus Culture Come Away 2010
Freedom (feat. Kim Walker-Smith) [Live] Jesus Culture Living with a Fire (Live) 2018
I Am Free Jared Anderson 51 Must Have Modern Worship Hits 2007
I Am Found, I Am Free GATEWAY Monuments 2017
9AM
We Are The Free Matt Redman 10,000 Reasons 2011
No Longer Slaves (feat. Jonathan David & Melissa Helser) Bethel Music We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) [Deluxe Edition] 2015
Finally Free Rend Collective The Art of Celebration 2014
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) [Live] Shane & Shane Hymns Live 2019
No Chains On Me Chris Tomlin And If Our God Is For Us 2010
Set Me Ablaze (feat. Katie Torwalt) [Live] Jesus Culture Let It Echo (Live) 2016
Burn Like A Star Rend Collective The Art of Celebration 2014
Calling On Fire Bellarive Before There Was 2014
Set a Fire (Live) Jesus Culture Live from New York (with Martin Smith) [Live] 2012
Fires Matt Redman 10,000 Reasons 2011
Where The Spirit of the Lord Is Life Church Death of Death 2019
Free, Amen (Live) We The Kingdom Live At the Wheelhouse – EP 2019
Praise Like Fireworks Rend Collective Experiment Campfire 2013