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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 POWER (And Gift) OF FAITH…

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

ROMANS 4:16-18: “Therefore it is of faith that it might be according to grace, so that the promise might be sure to all the seed, not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are … Continue reading →

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THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS…

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

ACTS 7:59-60: “And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not charge them with this sin.” And when … Continue reading →

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ARE MY VALUES UPSIDE DOWN? (What will my Legacy be?)

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

LUKE 16:13-15: “No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” Now the … Continue reading →

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REPENTANCE…ALWAYS COMES BEFORE POWER!

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

Acts 2:38-39: “Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise … Continue reading →

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WHEN GOD DELAYS…DON’T CAST LOTS!

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

Acts 1:23-26: “And they proposed two: Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. And they prayed and said, “You, O Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which of these two You have chosen to take part … Continue reading →

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WHY WOULD A LOVING GOD SEND SOMEONE TO HELL?

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

JOHN 3:16-18: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn … Continue reading →

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DON’T GO BEYOND GOD’S WORD!

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

REVELATION 10:1-4: “Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, surrounded by a cloud, with a rainbow over his head. His face shone like the sun, and his feet were like pillars of fire. And in his hand … Continue reading →

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KEEP YOURSELVES FROM IDOLS?

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

1 JOHN 5:21: “Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts.” NLT OBSERVATION: I love the book of 1 John! It is filled with so many wonderful truths and exhortations. It was written by … Continue reading →

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IS THERE HATRED IN MY HEART? (Looking honestly in the mirror and at my keyboard!)

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

1 JOHN 2:7-11: “Dear friends, I am not writing you a new command but an old command that you have had from the beginning. The old command is the word you have heard.  Yet I am writing you a new … Continue reading →

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AM I AFRAID OF THE LIGHT? (Living in the Light or the Shadows?)

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

I JOHN 1:5-7: “This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk … Continue reading →

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