JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Second Corinthians 5:19b and 20. “He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God more »
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is the voice of Reconciliation. This is the voice that encourages peace between parties that live in hostility to each other. more »
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word of Encouragement is “Ambassador.” This is a diplomat in a foreign land, representing their leader on a mission of peace. Isn’t that a true description more »
JOHN SHIRK - This devotional looks at one of the Beatitudes taught by Jesus. Blessed are the peacemakers....
JOHN SHIRK - In a climate of tension and division, it is refreshing to hear a voice of peace. That is what God is calling His followers to be in a world where spiritual warfare is a reality.
JOHN SHIRK- In the beatitudes, Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." What does it mean to be a peacemaker? That is what this devotional explores.
JOHN SHIRK - One of the tremendous blessings of being a follower of Jesus is to be freed from condemnation-to know that our sins are forgiven and to have peace with God. This devotional examines how we can experience the blessing of God's forgiveness.
JOHN SHIRK - One of the Old Testament characters that gets my attention is Joseph. If I had gone through similar trials that Joseph experienced as a young man, I am not so sure I would have handled them with so much grace and godly character. One of the…
JOHN SHIRK - Of the persons of Integrity found in the Bible, the Prodigal Son is probably not the first person that comes to mind. However, he did something very important in the pigpen that is essential for anyone who would turn to the Lord. He was honest…
JOHN SHIRK - We may sometimes have this image in our minds that everyone in the early church lived in peace and harmony with each other. Actually, the early church had moments of conflict too, and the Apostle Paul in one instance sought someone's assistance…
JOHN SHIRK - Today, we examine the restoration of Joseph and his brothers, which is found in the book of Genesis. With God's help, Joseph was able to put aside the hurt from his past, forgive his brothers, and treat them with respect and kindness. Through…
