Tag Archives: the-cross

THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS…

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

ACTS 7:59-60: “And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not charge them with this sin.” And when … 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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WATCH OUT FOR CONTROL FREAKS!

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

1 TIMOTHY 4:1-5: “Now the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will depart from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, through the hypocrisy of liars whose consciences are seared. They forbid marriage and demand abstinence from foods that God … Continue reading →

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NO KINGS!

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

Proverbs 28:4-6: “Those who reject the law praise the wicked,  but those who keep the law pit themselves against them. The evil do not understand justice, but those who seek the  Lord understand everything. Better the poor person who lives with integrity than the rich one who distorts right and wrong.” … Continue reading →

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THE CALL TO HOLINESS…

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

1 CORINTHIANS 10:31-33: “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. Give no offense to Jews or Greeks or the church of God, just as I also try to please everyone … Continue reading →

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NOTHING BEYOND WHAT IS WRITTEN!

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

1 Corinthians 4:6: “Now, brothers and sisters,  I have applied these things to myself and Apollos  for your benefit, so that you may learn from us the meaning of the saying: “Nothing beyond what is written.” The purpose is that … Continue reading →

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THE AMERICANIZED GOSPEL?

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

ACTS 14:21-23: “After they had preached the gospel in that town and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, to Iconium, and to Antioch, strengthening the disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith and by telling them, “It … Continue reading →

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WHAT IS GOD REALLY LIKE?

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

EXODUS 34:5-9: “The LORD came down in a cloud, stood with him there, and proclaimed his name, “the LORD.”  (6)  The LORD passed in front of him and proclaimed: The LORD—the LORD is a compassionate and gracious God, slow to … Continue reading →

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