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Daily Challenge-Pursue Righteousness July 1st, 2021 john JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Endurance, today’s Daily Challenge motivates us to pursue righteousness. This is what the Apostle Paul instructed a. young pastor to do in Second Timothy 2:22. Paul was instructing Timothy how to be an effective witness for the Gospel. Pursuing righteousness was one of those instructions. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught us to seek first His kingdom and his righteousness. The pursuit of God’...

Daily Challenge-Pursue Godly Character June 30th, 2021 john JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Endurance, today’s Daily Challenge motivates us to pursue godly character. In Second Timothy 2:22, the Apostle Paul gave this instruction to a young church leader. “Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” Whatever we pursue normally flows out of our priorities. That is why it is important to see...

This refers to having impressive power or strength. The hand of the LORD is described as Mighty. When He acts on our behalf, that is a source of comfort for us. In Deuteronomy 3:24, Moses said to the LORD, “Sovereign LORD, you have begun to show to your servant your greatness and your strong hand. For what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do the deeds and mighty works you do.” It was the mighty hand of God that brought the Israelites out of Egypt, the land of slavery. God’s migh...

Word of Encouragement-Pleasant JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word of Encouragement is Pleasant. When you think of a pleasant experience, what do you think of?  It could be quality time with friends or family members. Or it might be your favorite vacation spot. A pleasant moment is usually a satisfying experience. We find enjoyment in them. There are some moments that the Bible describes as pleasant. Psalm 133:1 says, “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” And ...

Daily Challenge-Persevere In Hope June 3rd, 2021 john JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Endurance, today’s Daily Challenge motivates us to persevere in hope. Through the frustrations and heartaches of life, we have a hope that helps us to press on in the faith, resting on the promises of God. In Romans 8:22, the Apostle Paul wrote, “We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firs...

Daily Challenge-Store Up Heavenly Treasures May 25th, 2021 john JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Endurance, today’s Daily Challenge motivates us to store up heavenly treasures. That is what Jesus instructed us to do in Matthew chapter 6. He said in Verse 19, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy and where thieves do not ...

Word of Encouragement-Ambassador 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 of the Christian in a spiritual sense? This world is not our home. We are serving the King of Kings in a foreign land, representing Jesus on a peacemaking mission. That is a high calling, and a privilege to serve in such a way. The Apostle Paul said in Second Corinthians 5:20, �...

Word of Encouragement-Psalm JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word of Encouragement is Psalm. A psalm is a song or poem used in worship. When you ask people their favorite book of the Bible, it is not uncommon for people to say “the Psalms.” Today, we may speak many of the Psalms to each other, but these writings were actually meant to be used as worship songs. Today, many artists continue to record songs based on the Psalms, and many listeners are greatly encouraged by their content. Ephesians 5:18...

May 12th, 2021 john JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Endurance, today’s Daily Challenge motivates us to learn forgiveness from the example of Joseph. In the book of Genesis, Joseph was badly mistreated by his brothers, having been sold to slavery in Egypt. But God was with Joseph and over time, raised him to a place of being second in command over Egypt, where he provided food for many during a drought. His brothers traveled to Egypt to seek food from Joseph. At this point, he could have s...

Daily Challenge-Listen for the Voice of Jesus May 10th, 2021 john JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Endurance, today’s Daily Challenge motivates us to learn from the example of Mary to listen for the voice of Jesus. In Luke 10:38, Jesus went to the home of Martha. She had a sister named Mary who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She asked Jesus, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the...