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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…

Good News Focus-The Gift of God

January 13th, 2020 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - One of the threads in the Year of Vision is the Daily Good News Focus. This devotional focuses on the gift of God to deliver us from the wages of sin.

Freedom Phrase-Christ Became A Curse For Us

September 19th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - Jesus became a curse for us so that we might be blessed in Him. This devotional examines how we can respond to God's amazing love for us.

Freedom Phrase-Sharing Our Story of Transformation

July 12th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - This devotional follows up on what happened after a man was set free from demon possession. Jesus is the One who set him free.

Freedom Phrase-Peace With God

July 5th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - There is one way that leads us to peace with God. This devotional examines that way.

Red Letter Wisdom-Peace of God

April 11th, 2019 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - Just before Jesus was crucified, He had some words of encouragement for His disciples. One of His statements that offered hope was His promise of peace.

Eye On Integrity-Grace

May 4th, 2018 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - God's grace is available not only to save us from our sins, but also to teach us what is right in the eyes of God. That is what we learn in Titus chapter 2 of the Bible.

Focus On God-His Ability To Repair Broken Relationships

October 5th, 2017 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - The grace of the Lord Jesus has the power to restore broken relationships. This devotional reflects on two examples from the Bible-one from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament. This grace has the power to move us toward forgiveness…

Focus On God-Jesus As Savior

June 15th, 2017 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - One of the common phrases used among Christians is the statement that "Jesus saves." What does Jesus save His people from? This is what we examine in this devotional.
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Q and A-How can I have peace in a world of turmoil?

October 14th, 2016 No comments
JOHN SHIRK-If peace seems to be an elusive dream, Jesus is able to turn that dream into reality. His grace is able to cover the sins of our past,(Micah 7:19) provide needed help for the present, (Psalm 46:1-3) and give us hope for the future. (Jeremiah…
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Q and A-What is the Priestly Blessing?

September 15th, 2016 No comments
JOHN SHIRK - This devotional examines the priestly blessing, and how this blessing is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, our merciful and faithful high priest.