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Prayer Focus-The LORD hears

October 21st, 2026 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at the heart of God toward those who are hurting. Psalm 34:17 and 18 says, “The righteous cry […]

Prayer Focus-Commissioning

October 20th, 2026 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at the commissioning of Barnabas and Saul to fulfill their calling. It happened among prophets and teachers in […]

Prayer Focus-God as Top Priority

October 1st, 2026 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at keeping God as top priority. First John 5:21 is a short exhortation worthy of our attention. “Dear […]

Prayer Focus-Praying Through the News

August 28th, 2026 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at praying through the news. Jesus said in Matthew 24:7, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against […]

Prayer Focus-Value of Delegation

August 21st, 2026 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at the value of delegation in the early church. If you ever felt overwhelmed by the workload, there […]

Prayer Focus-When God Says “No”

August 3rd, 2026 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at David’s response when God said “No.” Sometimes, God answers our prayers with “No!” God has His reasons. […]

Prayer Focus-Value of Godly Training

July 16th, 2026 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at the value of godly training. First Timothy 4:7b and 8 offers these words of instruction for our […]

Prayer Focus-Gatherings of Worship

June 19th, 2026 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at the commitment of the early church to gather in worship. The early church was a thriving church, […]

Prayer Focus-Constant Prayer and Fellowship

June 17th, 2026 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at the constant prayers and fellowship of the early church. The early church was a thriving church, and […]

Prayer Focus-Prayer Pattern of Jesus

June 10th, 2026 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at the prayer pattern of Jesus. Luke 5:16 records that Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. […]

Prayer Focus-Committing our Children to the Lord

May 26th, 2026 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at the value of committing our children to the Lord. Hannah did that for Samuel in First Samuel […]