JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Moment of Celebration reflects on worship from the heart

In Psalm 69:30, David, a man after God’s own heart, said, “I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving. This will please the LORD more than an ox, more than a bull with its horns and hoofs.”

It was common for animal sacrifices to be used under Old Testament law to reveal our need for forgiveness and cleansing from sin. In reality, they were not the real cleansing agent, but they did foreshadow the complete cleansing from sin that we can experience through faith in Jesus Christ, who was the perfect sacrifice to take away our sins.

David was saying that sincere worship from a thankful heart would mean more to God than the offering of an ox or a bull on the altar.

Hebrews 10:22 invites us to draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith. God has given us music as an instrument to lift up the name of Jesus with words that overflow from our heart.

Worshipping God with a sincere heart is a reason to be glad in the Year of Celebration.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

The “Story Tour: A Christmas Celebration” is coming to The Giant Center in Hershey at 7PM on Sunday, December 15th.  The lineup includes Casting Crowns, Steven Curtis Chapman, Natalie Grant, Matthew West, Nichole Nordeman, Selah and more!  Click here for tickets and more info.

Tune in to WJTL all day long on Black Friday (November 29th) and we’ll give you chances to call in and win tickets to the show–and meet & greet passes to say hi to the artists afterwards!  (Most of the artists plan on participating as long as they are able to that evening.)  Just listen for the DJs cues to call in and win.  You may want to program our number on your speed dial: 717-392-3690 (392-FM90).

Tune in to the Afternoon Drive with Kristi Leigh all week (Monday – Friday, 2-6 PM) for your chance to call in and win a $10 gift card to Naturally Grounded in Stevens!  We’ll give one away daily!  Naturally Grounded is a new family-owned and operated coffee shop and “neighborhood joint”.  It’s rooted in the community in Stevens and is a great place to catch up with a friend, do some work, hang out or just relax!  In addition to coffee and hot/cold drinks, Naturally Grounded offers soups, sandwiches and desserts!  They also have live musicians and open mic nights Live In The Cafe!  Get all the details, hours and info–plus The Naturally Grounded Story–here!

JOHN SHIRK – From Ephesians 5:19.

“Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Over the centuries, God has used music as an instrumental tool for worship and ministry. Songs with Christian lyrics have been known to be a source of comfort in troubled times, a source of spiritual growth for the heart that is searching for God, and a source of wisdom to teach us what it means to follow Jesus.

Music is a language to express our love for God and to praise Him for His goodness and greatness. Music is also a means to speak to each other about God’s saving grace through the testimony of Jesus Christ.

We can share His story through a variety of Christian songs today.

The use of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs for worship and ministry is a vital sign of a changed life in the Year of Transformation.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

FRED MCNAUGHTON – The Kids Cookie Break 4 cd features new and familiar songs from Cookie Break favorites such as Slugs & Bugs, The Donut Man, Steven Courtney, Kelly Good, The Beggar Folk, Kimberliana, Bigsby, Chip Richter, The Wonders, Jim Rule, Bruce Fite, Jesse Rothacker of Forgotten Friend Reptiles, Phredd, This Way Up, Juliana Schnee, Emazing Grace and Gretchen & Heidi.  Songs of Faith, Fun and Family brought to you by The Kids Cookie Break & WJTL.

Cookie Breakers will recognize songs like Slugs & Bugs’ “Under Where?”, Jim Rule’s “Because I Said So!” and Bigsby’s “God Made Monkey”.  Look for new songs from Cookie break regulars and new artists such as The Donut Man, Phredd, The Beggar Folk, Kimberliana, Steven Courtney and many others.  The Kids Cookie Break 4 cd features 17 songs in all and is available at WJTL live events and online at the WJTL Store. Get yours today!

Kids Cookie Break 4 includes…

1 Super Green Turtle Machine – Jesse Rothacker of Forgotten Friend Reptiles (with Steven Courtney and Phredd)
2 Under Where? – Slugs & Bugs
3 Rock and Roll – Kelly Good
4 My Potatoes – Steven Courtney
5 Before the Beginning – The Donut Man
6 Wild Wheat and Daffodils – The Beggar Folk
7 Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road Last Night? – Phredd (with Matt Goss and Steven Courtney)
8 Cereal King – Kimberliana
9 God Made Monkey – Bigsby
10 How Many People – The Wonders
11 Because I Said So – Jim Rule
12 Swing Low Sweet Chariot – This Way Up
13 Love HIM – Bruce Fite
14 Expectations – Juliana Schnee
15 Ridin’ My Bike – Chip Richter
16 Dear Old Dixie – Emazing Grace
17 Get Happy – Gretchen & Heidi

The first 3 Kids Cookie Break cds sold out and are no longer available.

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