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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.

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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AM I SORRY…OR…AM I REPENTANT?

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

LUKE 3:7-8: “When the crowds came to John for baptism, he said, ‘You brood of snakes! Who warned you to flee the coming wrath? Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to … Continue reading →

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WHEN ALL SEEMS DARK, REMEMBER…”IT IS FINISHED!”

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

MARK 15:33-34: “At noon, darkness fell across the whole land until three o’clock. Then at three o’clock Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” NLT … Continue reading →

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HOW DID I GET HERE?

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

PSALMS 39:4-5: “Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered— how fleeting my life is. You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire … Continue reading →

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WHATEVER HAPPENED TO PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY?

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

EXODUS 20:4-6: “You must not make for yourself an idol of any kind or an image of anything in the heavens or on the earth or in the sea. You must not bow down to them or worship them, for … Continue reading →

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WHERE AM I GOING?

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

MARK 4:35-40: “As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” So they took Jesus in the boat and started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed). But soon a … Continue reading →

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