Monthly Archives: January 2015

WHEN GRACE BECOMES SOMETHING YOU EARN…

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

MATTHEW 20:13-16: “But he replied to one of them, ‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong. Did you not agree with me for a denarius? 14 Take what belongs to you and go. I choose to give to this last … Continue reading →

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MAKING THE “BITTER”…”SWEET”!

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

EXODUS 15:22-25: “Then Moses made Israel set out from the Red Sea, and they went into the wilderness of Shur. They went three days in the wilderness and found no water. 23 When they came to Marah, they could not … Continue reading →

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LORD, INCREASE MY FAITH THROUGH “REVELATION”…

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

MATTHEW 17:18-20: “And Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of him, and the boy was healed instantly. Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” He said to them, “Because … Continue reading →

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LORD, FORGIVE ME WHEN I MURMUR AND COMPLAIN…

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

GENESIS 50:19-21: “But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? 20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people … Continue reading →

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BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO “GIVE UP”…

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

MATTHEW 15:26-28: “And he answered, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.” 27 She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” 28 Then … Continue reading →

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WILL THE “REAL CHURCH” PLEASE STAND UP?

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

MATTHEW 13:27-30: “And the servants of the master of the house came and said to him, ‘Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have weeds?’ 28 He said to them, ‘An enemy has … Continue reading →

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ARE “WORDS” IMPORTANT?

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

MATTHEW 12:36-37: “I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, 37 for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” OBSERVATION: Are “words” … Continue reading →

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GOD’S BLESSINGS ARE NOT AUTOMATIC – IT REQUIRES A STRUGGLE!

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

MATTHEW 11:12: “From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force.” GENESIS 32:26-28: “And He said, “Let Me go, for the day breaks.” But he said, “I … Continue reading →

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THIS YEAR – MAKE ALL THINGS NEW!

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

MATTHEW 9:14-17: “Then the disciples of John came to him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?” 15 And Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is … Continue reading →

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