JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is compassion. One of the familiar stories that Jesus told is about the Good Samaritan, more »
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is helping people in need. Helping people does not always mean a hand-out. Sometimes, it means a hand-up, helping someone to more »
JOHN SHIRK - Times like these call for some Good Samaritans to notice needs and respond with compassion. Jesus directs our attention to the Good Samaritan as an example of compassion and neighborly love.
JOHN SHIRK - Jesus told stories during His earthly ministry. He would use parables to describe what the Kingdom of God is like. Which parable is the most familiar to you? This devotional examines the impact of God's story on our story when we believe…
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…