Tag Archives: repentance

WHEN WORSHIP BECOMES PERFORMANCE…

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

AMOS 5:23-24: “Away with your noisy hymns of praise! I will not listen to the music of your harps. Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of justice, an endless river of righteous living.” NLT OBSERVATION: I love to … Continue reading →

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HOW TO DEAL WITH ‘SOUL POLLUTION’!

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

JAMES 4:7-10: “So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided … 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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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 →

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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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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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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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WHAT WILL END THE VIOLENCE?

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

JEREMIAH 22:1-5: “This is what the Lord says: ‘Go down to the palace of the king of Judah and announce this word there. You are to say, ‘Hear the word of the Lord, king of Judah, you who sit on … Continue reading →

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THE PROBLEM WITH BRAGGING (Is it all about ME?)

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

JEREMIAH 9:23-24: “This is what the Lord says: The wise person should not boast in his wisdom; the strong should not boast in his strength; the wealthy should not boast in his wealth. But the one who boasts should boast in this: that he understands and knows me — that I am the Lord, showing faithful love, justice, and … Continue reading →

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PREACH THE WORD OF GOD WITH INTEGRITY!

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

2 Corinthians 2:16-17: “In the Messiah, in Christ, God leads us from place to place in one perpetual victory parade. Through us, he brings knowledge of Christ. Everywhere we go, people breathe in the exquisite fragrance. Because of Christ, we … Continue reading →

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