Monthly Archives: January 2025

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE SABBATH?

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

EXODUS 20:8-11: “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy:  (9)  You are to labor six days and do all your work,  (10)  but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. You must not do any … Continue reading →

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DOES THE CHURCH KNOW HOW TO FISH?

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

MARK 1:16-20: “As he passed alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, Simon’s brother, casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen.  (17)  “Follow me,” Jesus told them, “and I will make you fish for people.” … Continue reading →

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THE DANGER OF MISPLACED HOPE…

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

MATTHEW 27:3-10: “Then Judas, his betrayer, seeing that Jesus had been condemned, was full of remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders.  (4)  “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What’s … Continue reading →

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WAITING FOR THE GOLDEN AGE?

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PSALMS 24:7-10: “Lift up your heads, you gates! Rise up, ancient doors! Then the King of glory will come in.  (8)  Who is this King of glory? The LORD, strong and mighty, the LORD, mighty in battle.  (9)  Lift up … Continue reading →

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ITTY BITTY FAITH AND WRESTLING WITH AN ANGEL…

Posted on January 11, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

GENESIS 32:24-25: “Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him until daybreak.  (25)  When the man saw that he could not defeat him, he struck Jacob’s hip socket as they wrestled and dislocated his hip.” CSB MATTHEW 17:18-20: … Continue reading →

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A NEW YEAR…A NEW PERSPECTIVE!

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PSALMS 15:1-5: “A psalm of David. LORD, who can dwell in your tent? Who can live on your holy mountain?  (2)  The one who lives blamelessly, practices righteousness, and acknowledges the truth in his heart—  (3)  who does not slander … Continue reading →

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A NEW YEAR…WHAT IS HOLDING YOU BACK?

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

MATTHEW 14:14-18: “When he went ashore, he saw a large crowd, had compassion on them, and healed their sick.  (15)  When evening came, the disciples approached him and said, “This place is deserted, and it is already late. Send the … Continue reading →

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A NEW YEAR…A MUCH NEEDED REMINDER!

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

GENESIS 21:1-2: “The LORD came to Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what he had promised.  (2)  Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the appointed time God … Continue reading →

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A NEW YEAR…A NEW NAME!

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

GENESIS 17:4-5: “As for me, here is my covenant with you: You will become the father of many nations.  (5)  Your name will no longer be Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I will make you the father of … Continue reading →

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