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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.

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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HOW CAN I QUIET MY MIND? (To hear God’s voice)

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PSALMS 62:5: “Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him.” OBSERVATION: Have you ever been reading the Bible and found your mind drifting off in its own direction? You are reading a passage, … Continue reading →

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FIVE LIFE CHANGING LESSONS ON PRAYER…

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

LUKE 18:1: “One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.: NLT OBSERVATION: Have you ever struggled with prayer? Should I pray and thank God for the answer, or should … Continue reading →

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AN IMPORTANT LESSON FROM JESUS’ TEMPTATION! (“Sola Scriptura!”)

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

LUKE 4:9-12: “Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, to the highest point of the Temple, and said, ‘If you are the Son of God, jump off! For the Scriptures say, ‘He will order his angels to protect and guard … Continue reading →

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FORGIVENESS AND CLEANSING – IS THERE A DIFFERENCE? (Insights From Leviticus)

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

LEVITICUS 14:12, 14: “The priest will take one of the male lambs and the olive oil and present them as a guilt offering, lifting them up as a special offering before the Lord…The priest will then take some of the … Continue reading →

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THE PATHWAY OF THANKFULNESS (Begins at the Cross!)

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PSALMS 50:14-15: “Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God, and keep the vows you made to the Most High. Then call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.” NLT OBSERVATION: … Continue reading →

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