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About Kirk's Devotional Journal

Kirk L. Zehnder is the Founder of Resurrection Christian Outreach. RCO is a ministry that promotes the growth and vitality of the local church through speaking engagements, seminars, various media tools, and written curriculum and books. This ministry was started over 35 years ago by Kirk as a means to strengthen the church that he was pastoring. It grew as Kirk began to share these tools with other churches. Today many of the materials are being used by local churches both nationally and internationally. Kirk's Devotional Journal is a result of struggling with Bible reading programs that never seemed to work. Kirk feels the Lord helped him discover an easy-to-follow program to Read, Reflect, Pray, and Journal through the Bible in one year. This program is called L.I.F.E. Unlike other programs there are no dates to follow. You can miss a day and still complete your reading. You never feel like the dates and verses you missed are chasing you. You are free to enjoy your daily Biblical journey and listen to the voice of The Lord. For more information on the L.I.F.E. plan, send an email to rcoutreach@aol.com. Kirk is also available for speaking engagements, seminars, and retreats. With over 40 years of professional business and pastoral ministry experience, Kirk brings a unique combination of practical wisdom, humor, and Biblical insight. If you would like Kirk to speak at your church, school, or ministry, please send an email to rcoutreach@aol.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible to discuss your opportunity.

IS GOD ANGRY AND VENGEFUL?

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

EZEKIEL 33:10-11: “Son of man, give the people of Israel this message: You are saying, ‘Our sins are heavy upon us; we are wasting away! How can we survive?’ As surely as I live, says the Sovereign Lord, I take … Continue reading →

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AM I HUMBLE OR STUBBORN?

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

1 PETER 5:5-7: “In the same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, dress yourselves in humility as you relate to one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace … Continue reading →

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WILL THE NEXT GENERATION SURVIVE?

Posted on September 19, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

1 PETER 4:18-19: “And also, “If the righteous are barely saved, what will happen to godless sinners?” So if you are suffering in a manner that pleases God, keep on doing what is right, and trust your lives to the … Continue reading →

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NEW BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT!

Posted on September 16, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal
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THE CURRENCY OF HEAVEN?

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

1 PETER 1:18-20: “For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And it was not paid with mere gold or silver, which lose their value. It was the … Continue reading →

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HOW TO DEAL WITH ‘SOUL POLLUTION’!

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

JAMES 4:7-10: “So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided … Continue reading →

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IT’S TIME I GET A WISDOM CHECKUP!

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

JAMES 3:17-18: But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace-loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no … Continue reading →

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ARE MY LOYALTIES DIVIDED? (When I ask for wisdom and it does not come)

Posted on September 4, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

JAMES 1:5-8: “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not … Continue reading →

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I STRUGGLE WITH FAITH…

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

HEBREWS 11:1-2: “Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see. Through their faith, the people in days of old earned a good reputation.” NLT OBSERVATION: I struggle with faith. There, … Continue reading →

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AM I BORED WITH JESUS?

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

JEREMIAH 6:16-17: “This is what the Lord says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls. But you reply, ‘No, … Continue reading →

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