Tag Archives: salvation

WHO IS PULLING THE STRINGS? (A reflection on America’s 250th Anniversary!)

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

EPHESIANS 2:1-3: “Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is … Continue reading →

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WHERE’S THE FRUIT? (Kirk, keep the seed in the cup!)

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

GALATIANS 5:22-23: “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” NLT OBSERVATION: Where’s the fruit? When I read these … Continue reading →

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THE PROSPERITY GOSPEL? (What is the Blessing of Abraham?)

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

GALATIANS 3:8-9: “What’s more, the Scriptures looked forward to this time when God would make the Gentiles right in his sight because of their faith. God proclaimed this good news to Abraham long ago when he said, “All nations will … Continue reading →

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HOW TO SPOT A FALSE TEACHER…

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

2 CORINTHIANS 11:13-15: “These people are false apostles. They are deceitful workers who disguise themselves as apostles of Christ. But I am not surprised! Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no wonder that his … Continue reading →

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MAYBE IT’S TIME FOR A “COMMON SENSE” TOUR!

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PROVERBS 2:7-12: “He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him. Then you will … Continue reading →

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THE DUMBING DOWN OF GOD… (Lessons from a Cathedral)

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

ROMANS 11:33-36: “Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways! For who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Who knows enough to give him advice? And … Continue reading →

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WHAT IS THE ANSWER TO ALL THE VIOLENCE?

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

ROMANS 1:16-17: “For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile. This Good News tells us how God makes us … Continue reading →

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BLESSED ASSURANCE!

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PSALMS 111:7-10: “All he does is just and good, and all his commandments are trustworthy. They are forever true, to be obeyed faithfully and with integrity. He has paid a full ransom for his people. He has guaranteed his covenant … Continue reading →

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THE VASTNESS OF GOD’S GRACE…

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PSALMS 103:10-12: “He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve. For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above … Continue reading →

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A GOOD FRIDAY PERSPECTIVE!

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

PSALMS 93:3: “The floods have risen up, O Lord. The floods have roared like thunder; the floods have lifted their pounding waves.” OBSERVATION: Today is Good Friday. It is a day of perspective. It is a day of purpose. It … Continue reading →

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