Tag Archives: mercy

A NEW YEAR’S FOCUS…

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

MATTHEW 4:17: “From then on, Jesus began to preach, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.” NLT OBSERVATION: Christmas is in the books for another year. As the year comes to an … Continue reading →

Posted in Matthew | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in John | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

WHY I AM ALWAYS TEMPTED TO SKIP THE BOOK OF JOB!

Posted on August 9, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

JOB 42:1-6: “Then Job replied to the Lord: I know that you can do anything and no plan of yours can be thwarted. You asked, “Who is this who conceals my counsel with ignorance? ”Surely I spoke about things I did not understand, things too wondrous for me to know. You said, “Listen now, and I will speak. When … Continue reading →

Posted in Job | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

HOW THE MIGHTY HAVE FALLEN…

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

1 KINGS 11:1-3: “King Solomon loved many foreign women in addition to Pharaoh’s daughter:  Moabite, Ammonite, Edomite, Sidonian, and Hittite women from the nations about which the Lord had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, and they … Continue reading →

Posted in I Kings | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

WHAT IS GOD LIKE?

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

Psalms 145:15-20: “All eyes look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all his acts. The Lord is near all who call out to him, all who … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalms | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

WHO NEEDS A SAVIOR, ANYWAY? (The Law or the Gospel?)

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

ROMANS 3:10-18: “…As it is written: There is no one righteous, not even one. There is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God. All have turned away; all alike have become worthless. There is no one who does what is good, not even one. … Continue reading →

Posted in Romans | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

BREAKING DOWN CLOSED DOORS (When we ignore God’s warnings)

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

NUMBERS 22:31-33: “Then the Lord opened Balaam’s eyes, and he saw the angel of the Lord standing in the path with a drawn sword in his hand. Balaam knelt low and bowed in worship on his face. [32] The angel … Continue reading →

Posted in Numbers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

MOUNTAIN MOVING FAITH?

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

MARK 11:22-24: “Jesus replied to them, “Have faith in God.  (23)  Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what … Continue reading →

Posted in Mark | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A NEW YEAR…A NEW PERSPECTIVE!

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PSALMS 15:1-5: “A psalm of David. LORD, who can dwell in your tent? Who can live on your holy mountain?  (2)  The one who lives blamelessly, practices righteousness, and acknowledges the truth in his heart—  (3)  who does not slander … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalms | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

“ONCE, WE, TOO…” (Why did God choose me?)

Posted on August 10, 2024 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

TITUS 3:3-5: “Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to many lusts and pleasures. Our lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other. But—When God our Savior revealed his kindness … Continue reading →

Posted in Titus | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment