Tag Archives: hope

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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ABOVE ALL ELSE! (Priorities for a New Year)

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

MATTHEW 6:33-34: “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. “ So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” … Continue reading →

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POLAROID FAITH…

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

2 CORINTHIANS 3:17-18: “Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into … Continue reading →

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HOW MUCH MORE! (When religion meets the Cross)

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

HEBREWS 9:13-14: “For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a young cow, sprinkling those who are defiled, sanctify for the purification of the flesh, how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the … Continue reading →

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HELP ME SEE JESUS!

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

EPHESIANS 1:17-19: “I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, would give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened … Continue reading →

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THE DANGER OF MISPLACED HOPE…

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

MATTHEW 27:3-10: “Then Judas, his betrayer, seeing that Jesus had been condemned, was full of remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders.  (4)  “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What’s … Continue reading →

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ITTY BITTY FAITH AND WRESTLING WITH AN ANGEL…

Posted on January 11, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

GENESIS 32:24-25: “Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him until daybreak.  (25)  When the man saw that he could not defeat him, he struck Jacob’s hip socket as they wrestled and dislocated his hip.” CSB MATTHEW 17:18-20: … Continue reading →

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A NEW YEAR…A MUCH NEEDED REMINDER!

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

GENESIS 21:1-2: “The LORD came to Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what he had promised.  (2)  Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the appointed time God … Continue reading →

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A NEW YEAR…A NEW NAME!

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

GENESIS 17:4-5: “As for me, here is my covenant with you: You will become the father of many nations.  (5)  Your name will no longer be Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I will make you the father of … Continue reading →

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RUN TO THE PROMISES!

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

II PETER 1:3-4: “By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of … Continue reading →

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