JOHN SHIRK - There were some extraordinary circumstances surrounding the crucifixion of Christ. One Centurion along with those who were guarding Jesus took note of these circumstances and concluded that Jesus was not an ordinary man. Three days later,…
JOHN SHIRK - The Bible tells us that "cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole". Through the mystery of God's plan, the curse that Jesus took upon Himself becomes our reason for liberty. This devotional relates some of the ways that the curse that was…
JOHN SHIRK - When Jesus went to the cross, what was the joy set before Him? That is what this devotional explores. By seeing the joy set before Jesus, we gain insight into how we might persevere in the faith through the trials we experience.
JOHN SHIRK - Jesus is honest when it comes to describing what it is like to follow Him. He will tell us what we need to know, not necessarily everything we want to hear. But if we are receptive to His whole counsel, we will be better prepared when the…
JOHN SHIRK - The reality of war leads many people to yearn for peace. The Gospel reveals Jesus as the source of peace. He is the starting place, the pathway, and our destiny toward peace with God, peace with others, and peace within. This devotional explains…
JOHN SHIRK - One of the reasons that we can believe the Gospel to be true is fulfilled prophecy. The prophecies that Jesus fulfilled at His first coming is a credible sign that He will fulfill His future promises at His second coming.
JOHN SHIRK - There came a time in Jesus' ministry when He asked His disciples, "Who do you say I am?" How would you answer that question? This devotional explores some thoughts from the Bible on that question.
JOHN SHIRK - Our daily encounters with Jesus are featuring some of Jesus' parables that He taught. These stories describe what the Kingdom of God is like. This is the Parable of the Great Banquet which contains an invitation for you.
JOHN SHIRK-When we are made aware of the holiness of Jesus, we are humbled by His greatness and our unworthiness. That is when we are ready to go forward with God as His servant. It happened to the prophet Isaiah, and it happened with Simon Peter. This…
JOHN SHIRK - In Jesus Christ, we have a great and merciful high priest. He is uniquely qualified to save us from our sins and help us in times of weakness. His ministry as high priest to strengthen our faith is ongoing.
JOHN SHIRK-One of the compelling reasons for believing in Jesus is the courageous witness and steadfast faith of Jesus' disciples. They were witnesses of Jesus after His resurrection from the dead, and were so convinced of what they saw, that they were…
