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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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THE PATHWAY OF THANKFULNESS (Begins at the Cross!)

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PSALMS 50:14-15: “Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God, and keep the vows you made to the Most High. Then call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.” NLT OBSERVATION: … Continue reading →

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WHATEVER HAPPENED TO PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY?

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

EXODUS 20:4-6: “You must not make for yourself an idol of any kind or an image of anything in the heavens or on the earth or in the sea. You must not bow down to them or worship them, for … Continue reading →

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AM I READY FOR HEAVEN? (A Believer’s Checklist)

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

MATTHEW 25:22-23: “The servant who had received the two bags of silver came forward and said, ‘Master, you gave me two bags of silver to invest, and I have earned two more.’ “The master said, ‘Well done, my good and … Continue reading →

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KEEP YOURSELVES FROM IDOLS?

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

1 JOHN 5:21: “Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts.” NLT OBSERVATION: I love the book of 1 John! It is filled with so many wonderful truths and exhortations. It was written by … 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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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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WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE SABBATH?

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

EXODUS 20:8-11: “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy:  (9)  You are to labor six days and do all your work,  (10)  but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. You must not do any … Continue reading →

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO PRAY IN TRUTH?

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Kirk's Devotional Journal

PSALMS 145:18: “The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth.” OBSERVATION: What does it mean to call upon the Lord in truth? The Lord promises to be near all who … Continue reading →

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