JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Endurance, today’s Daily Challenge motivates us to run the race of faith with purpose. Have you ever heard of an Olympic athlete who more »
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Endurance, today’s Daily Challenge motivates us to remember why Jesus died for us. Here are three Bible verses that give us compelling reasons. more »
JOHN SHIRK - By God's Providence, we were born at such a time as this for the purpose of knowing Him. In relationship to Christ, we find out what it means to have a King for our Savior and Friend.
JOHN SHIRK - Jesus knew His origin, purpose, and destiny. Following Jesus will clarify the mission and meaning of our lives.
JOHN SHIRK - After coming to faith in Christ, God plants in our heart a new purpose that is focused on pleasing God first. This devotional elaborates on that purpose.
JOHN SHIRK - One of the comforting realities for the believer in Christ is that we are instruments in the hands of the living God, who made us, loves us, knows us, and guides us in the paths of righteousness. As he molds our character, He clarifies our…
JOHN SHIRK - What is the purpose of our lives? This question can generate various responses in a small group setting. Sometime ago, I was struck with the thought, "As long as God gives me breath, He has given me a purpose. Therefore, I have a reason to…
JOHN SHIRK - When we follow Jesus, each step has purpose. We might not always know where He leading us, but by faith, we acknowledge that His plan for our lives is better than the plan we would chart for ourselves.
JOHN SHIRK - One of the ways that Jesus rearranges our lives when He becomes Savior and Lord of our lives is that He gives meaning to life, purpose, and identity. This truth can be found in Acts 17, verse 28, which we examine in this devotional.
JOHN SHIRK - Because God has a plan for our lives, we have a God-given purpose to bring glory to Him in our thoughts, words, and deeds. This devotional elaborates on the meaningful purpose that we have when we are in Christ.
JOHN SHIRK - Paul the Apostle once said, "For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain." This devotional examines what this statement can mean for our lives.
