Monthly Archives: September 2024

Planning for the Future

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Mark Shields

Who in the Bible have the greatest business plans? The prophets. [1] A business that knows the future is far ahead of their competition. One of those prophets in the Bible was Isaiah. A prophecy that Isaiah saw in Isaiah … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional 09-20-2024

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Mark Shields

A thought from reading John 9:18-41 is that the evidence to know Jesus is God comes from the witnesses of His life as documented in the Gospel, from sermons, from Sunday school lessons, from those that talk or sing about … Continue reading →

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Be Unique to Reach a New Peak

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Mark Shields

Jesus makes it possible to clear and empty out so we can start over, make a new climb, become unique, and reach a new peak. We can then make Isaiah 12:2 our reply to the gloom and doom around us. … Continue reading →

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New Growth Takes Courage

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Mark Shields

Growing up, my grandfather owned some land north of town but some of it was not productive as it had weeds, thorns, and briers which did not produce grass for the cows. He decided to clear out a few acres … Continue reading →

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Refuge in the Lord

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Mark Shields

It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans. – Psalm 118:8 As brought out in the post “Inabilities Are God’s Possibilities”, strengths and talents are given by God so be humble and give the … Continue reading →

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