Tag Archives: sanctification

FORGIVENESS AND CLEANSING – IS THERE A DIFFERENCE? (Insights From Leviticus)

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

LEVITICUS 14:12, 14: “The priest will take one of the male lambs and the olive oil and present them as a guilt offering, lifting them up as a special offering before the Lord…The priest will then take some of the … 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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AM I WRESTLING WITH MY SIN (Or Am I Sanctified Completely?)

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

1 THESSALONIANS 5:23-25: “Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. And may your whole spirit,  soul, and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord  Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; … Continue reading →

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IT IS FROM HIM! (And the award goes to…)

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

1 Corinthians 1:30-31: “It is from him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became wisdom from God for us our righteousness,  sanctification,  and redemption in order that, as it is written: Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” CSB … Continue reading →

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LIVING A FRUITFUL LIFE IS A CHOICE!

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

ROMANS 6:20-23: “For when you were slaves of sin, you were free with regard to righteousness. So what fruit was produced then from the things you are now ashamed of? The outcome of those things is death. But now, since you have … Continue reading →

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THE PATHWAY TO A FRUITFUL LIFE…

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

JOHN 15:5-6: “I am the vine;   you are the branches. The one who remains in me and I in him produces much fruit, because you can do nothing without me. [6] If anyone does not remain in me, he … Continue reading →

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THE CALL TO HOLINESS…

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

LEVITICUS 19:1-2: “The Lord spoke to Moses: [2] “Speak to the entire Israelite community and tell them: Be holy  because I, the Lord your God, am holy.” CSB OBSERVATION:  God has called His people to be holy.  They are to … Continue reading →

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THE CALL OF REDEMPTIVE SUFFERING

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

ROMANS 8:29-30: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image … Continue reading →

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