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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.

THE VASTNESS OF GOD’S GRACE…

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PSALMS 103:10-12: “He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve. For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above … Continue reading →

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WHAT HAPPENS BEHIND CLOSED DOORS? (Stewarding my digital life!)

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PSALMS 101:2-6: “I will be careful to live a blameless life— when will you come to help me? I will lead a life of integrity in my own home. I will refuse to look at anything vile and vulgar. I … Continue reading →

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A GOOD FRIDAY PERSPECTIVE!

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PSALMS 93:3: “The floods have risen up, O Lord. The floods have roared like thunder; the floods have lifted their pounding waves.” OBSERVATION: Today is Good Friday. It is a day of perspective. It is a day of purpose. It … Continue reading →

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DON’T FORGET THE CHILDREN!

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

JOHN 21:15-17: “After breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, ‘Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him. Jesus repeated the question: “Simon, … Continue reading →

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I HAVE GIVEN THEM MY GLORY…

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

JOHN 17:22-23: “I have given them the glory you gave me, so they may be one as we are one. I am in them, and you are in me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know … Continue reading →

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IT’S GRACE, STUPID!

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

DEUTERONOMY 9:5-6: “It is not because you are so good or have such integrity that you are about to occupy their land. The Lord your God will drive these nations out ahead of you only because of their wickedness, and … Continue reading →

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THE PROMISE OF THE KINGDOM (A Communion Meditation)

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

ACTS 1:6-8: “Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, ‘Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the … Continue reading →

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AND THE LIAR IS…

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

JOHN 8:44-45: “For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth … Continue reading →

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TELL THEM NOW! (Discerning Divine Opportunities)

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

JOHN 4:34-35: “Then Jesus explained: ‘My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, and from finishing his work. You know the saying, ‘Four months between planting and harvest.’ But I say, wake up and look around. … Continue reading →

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WHY DO I BELIEVE THE BIBLE IS THE WORD OF GOD?

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

JOHN 1:1-5: “In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. The Word … Continue reading →

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