JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Endurance, today’s Daily Challenge motivates us to pursue love. This is what the Apostle Paul instructed a young pastor to do in Second more »
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Endurance, today’s Daily Challenge motivates us to submit to God’s authority. Before we are willing to do that, it is quite likely that more »
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Good News Focus is on Mark 10:44 and 45. Jesus said to His disciples, “Whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even more »
JOHN SHIRK - David was a man after God's own heart, but he was not a perfect man. Like you and me, he needed forgiveness. He was born with a sinful nature, but was transformed by the power of God, and forgiven by a gracious God.
JOHN SHIRK - Jesus is drawn to humility. He knows that when we see ourselves in a desperate condition without Him, that we will be in a better place to reach out for His saving grace.
JOHN SHIRK - We can use our freedoms for noble purposes or selfish purposes. This devotional shows us that they lead to very different places.
JOHN SHIRK - If our main focus is on other people, we will end up comparing ourselves with those we observe. But if our main focus is on Jesus, we will be humbled by the One who is so much greater than us and who loves us so much.
JOHN SHIRK - This devotional examines three qualities of humility-gratitude, teachable, and respect for God's authority.
JOHN SHIRK - One of the realities of the Incarnation is that Jesus emptied Himself. He left His throne in heaven to take the nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. This devotional examines what we can learn from Jesus' example.
JOHN SHIRK - This devotional is based on James 3, verse 13, focusing on the way of humility that comes from wisdom.
JOHN SHIRK - What can we learn from the example of Paul the Apostle? He served the Lord with great humility and tears in the midst of severe testing. Yes, he persevered, and did not hesitate to proclaim the good news of Jesus. Read more about Paul's faithful…
