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JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at prayer with pure motives. Jesus taught this in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6:5. “When […]

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Focus on God’s Goodness is found in Matthew 5:8. Jesus said, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” When we become a […]

JOHN SHIRK - This devotional examines the meaning of a blameless life. For me, in the past, the thought of being blameless seemed unattainable, like it was at the level of perfection. But Psalm 19:12 and 13 has been helpful in clarifying that blamelessness…

JOHN SHIRK - The Pharisees were known for practicing righteous deeds publicly. They prayed. They fasted. They gave to the poor. So, why did Jesus rebuke them? This devotional addresses that question.