Monthly Archives: July 2015

Act Kind and Receive Kindness in Return

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Mark Shields

One of the Pharisees invited Jesus over to eat with him in Luke 11:37-54. It seems like a nice jester at first but immediately the Pharisee starts trying to find fault with Jesus. He was surprised when Jesus did not … Continue reading →

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Put Your Trust in Him

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Mark Shields

In a recent devotional, I shared some thoughts about Genesis 21. About how disciplined Abraham was and how he constantly asked God for direction. He then consistently followed through and others began to see that God was with him in … Continue reading →

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Approach Each Day with Enthusiasm

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Mark Shields

Approach each day with enthusiasm by highlighting the amazing things around you in order to spark the interest of others. This is how you shine the light because the amazing parts of life are from God. Every task can be … Continue reading →

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Enthusiastically Highlight the Awesome

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus drove out a demon from a mute man in Luke 11:14-36, but some in the crowd believed His power came from Beelzebul the prince of demons. Others tested Jesus by asking for a sign from heaven (v. 16). Jesus … Continue reading →

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Lift Up His Great Name

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Mark Shields

Written about are instructions from Jesus on how we should pray in the post The Model Prayer. There are basic needs we have each day that we can ask in prayer. Ask it in Jesus name as pointed out in … Continue reading →

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