Monthly Archives: June 2016

THE WOUNDS OF A “TRUE FRIEND”

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

 PROVERBS 27:5-6: “Open criticism is better than unexpressed love. Wounds made by a friend are intended to help, but an enemy’s kisses are too much to bear.” (GW)‭‭ OBSERVATION: Do you have a friend in your life that is completely … Continue reading →

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LAW -or- GRACE?

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

 GALATIANS 2:19-21: “When I tried to obey the laws in the Scriptures, those laws killed me. As a result, I live in a relationship with God. I have been crucified with Christ. I no longer live, but Christ lives in … Continue reading →

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WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU “EXAMINED” YOURSELF?

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

 II CORINTHIANS 13:5-6: “Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified. But I trust that you will know that we are … Continue reading →

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IS “RELATIVISM” BIBLICAL?

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

   II KINGS 17:40-41: “The people of Israel had refused to listen and made up their own rules, as they had done from the beginning. These ⌊other⌋ nations worshiped the LORD but also served their own idols. So did their … Continue reading →

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IS “SOCIALISM” BIBLICAL?

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

 II CORINTHIANS 9:9-11: “Scripture says, “The righteous person gives freely to the poor. His righteousness continues forever.” God gives seed to the farmer and food to those who need to eat. God will also give you seed and multiply it. … Continue reading →

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FIRE – IT CAN DESTROY…OR PURIFY!

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

 PROVERBS 17:3: “The crucible is for refining silver and the smelter for gold, but the one who purifies hearts ⌊by fire⌋ is the LORD.” (GW)‭‭ OBSERVATION: Do you remember “Smokey the Bear”? As a child I grew up with the … Continue reading →

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TAKING AN INVENTORY OF OUR LIFE

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

 II CORINTHIANS 5:9-10: “Whether we live in the body or move out of it, our goal is to be pleasing to him. All of us must appear in front of Christ’s judgment seat. Then all people will receive what they … Continue reading →

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“WELCOME TO REALITY!”

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

 II CORINTHIANS 4:8-12: “In every way we’re troubled, but we aren’t crushed by our troubles. We’re frustrated, but we don’t give up. We’re persecuted, but we’re not abandoned. We’re captured, but we’re not killed. We always carry around the death … Continue reading →

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THE PITFALL OF UNFORGIVENESS

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

 II CORINTHIANS 2:10-11: “If you forgive someone, so do I. Indeed, what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, I did in the presence of Christ for your benefit. I don’t want Satan to outwit us. After all, we … Continue reading →

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HOW TO LIVE FAITHFULLY IN AN UNFAITHFUL CULTURE

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

I CORINTHIANS 16:13-14: “Be alert. Be firm in the Christian faith. Be courageous and strong. Do everything with love.” (GW)‭ OBSERVATION: What advice would Paul give to believers living in the 21st Century world? Would it be any different than … Continue reading →

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