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LIFE IS TOUGH…(God’s Grace is Tougher!)
JOB 13:13-15: “Be silent before me so that I may speak; Then let come upon me what may. “Why should I take my flesh in my teeth, And put my life in my hands? “Though He slay me, I will … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Aug 15, 20234 min read


INVITE PEOPLE TO CHURCH -or- INVITE PEOPLE TO JESUS?
II CORINTHIANS 5:19-21: “For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Aug 8, 20235 min read


LIVING IN THE KINGDOM – NOW!
ISAIAH 9:6-7: “For a Child will be born to us, a Son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jul 27, 20233 min read


SOUND OF FREEDOM!
COLOSSIANS 1:13-14: “For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” NASB There are two movies that I have watched in … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jul 21, 20233 min read


AM I A STRONG CHRISTIAN? (Or am I just faking it?)
EPHESIANS 6:10: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.” Ephesians 6:10 OBSERVATION: Am I a strong Christian? Is my trust in Christ unwavering? Do I find myself getting up each day with an increased … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jul 14, 20234 min read


WHO NEEDS THE CHURCH? (How often do I go to church?)
EPHESIANS 1:22: “And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and made Him head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.” NASB OBSERVATION: Who needs the … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jul 7, 20234 min read


IS MY LIFE STALLED?
GALATIANS 5:16-17: “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. For the desire of the flesh is against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jul 5, 20234 min read


NOBODY LIKES A TEST! (Is my life solid in the faith?)
II CORINTHIANS 13:5-8: “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You need firsthand evidence, not mere hearsay, that Jesus Christ is in you. Test it … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 30, 20234 min read


FIGHT THE BATTLE…NOT THE PERSON!
II CORINTHIANS 10:3-6: “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not wage battle according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 27, 20235 min read


WHATEVER HAPPENED TO REPENTANCE?
II CORINTHIANS 7:10-12: “For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death. For behold what earnestness this very thing, this godly sorrow, … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 23, 20234 min read


TRANSFORMED…BY LOVE!
II CORINTHIANS 5:14-15: “For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; and He died for all, so that those who live would no longer live for themselves, but for Him … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 20, 20234 min read


IS OUR WORSHIP WOKE!?
II KINGS 16:10-11: “Now King Ahaz went to Damascus to meet Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria, and he saw the altar which was at Damascus; and King Ahaz sent to Urijah the priest the pattern of the altar and its model, … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 17, 20234 min read


THE WAY OF ESCAPE (I Choose Grace!)…
I CORINTHIANS 10:12-13: “Therefore let the one who thinks he stands watch out that he does not fall. No temptation has overtaken you except something common to mankind; and God is faithful, so He will not allow you to be … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 9, 20234 min read


THE LIE OF SEXUALITY…
I CORINTHIANS 6:18-20: “Flee sexual immorality. Every other sin that a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jun 5, 20235 min read


A MEMORIAL DAY REFLECTION…
I CORINTHIANS 1:30-32: “But it is due to Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption, so that, just as it is written: “L et the one who … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
May 29, 20233 min read


HOW DO I TRUST IN THE LORD?
PROVERBS 3:5: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding.” NASB OBSERVATION: How do I trust in the Lord? This verse from Proverbs is one of the most familiar verses in the … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
May 27, 20235 min read


THIS IS HOW I FIGHT MY BATTLES?
PSALMS 149:5-9: “The godly ones shall be jubilant in glory; They shall sing for joy on their beds. The high praises of God shall be in their mouths, And a two-edged sword in their hands, To execute vengeance on the … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
May 24, 20236 min read


THE SINNER’S PRAYER…AND…THE THIEF ON THE CROSS…
LUKE 23:39-43: “Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.” But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
May 20, 20237 min read


WHAT DO I BRING TO THE CROSS? (A reflection on communion)
Romans 6:4: “Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too may walk in newness of life.” NASB OBSERVATION: … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
May 14, 20235 min read


GOD IS NOT DONE WORKING!
PSALMS 138:7-8: “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will reach out with Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, And Your right hand will save me. The Lord will accomplish what concerns … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
May 11, 20234 min read
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