Monthly Archives: December 2024

Come Home for Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Mark Shields

Come home for ChristmasWhere the lights are glowingLeading us onwardTo where we are going. Come home for Christmas,Making it without failComing home to hopeWhere God’s promises prevail. Come home for Christmas,Gathering around the tableComing home for graceFound born in the … Continue reading →

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A Jump of Faith

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Mark Shields

I remember when I was just learning how to swim. The instructor taught us how to swim forward and lift our heads out for air. Then how to float on our backs and swim backward. Then how to dive. First, … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional 12-20-2024

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Mark Shields

A thought from John 13:36 through 14:11 is that things were cloudy for the disciples at the Last Supper when Jesus said He would be with them for just a little longer and the disciples didn’t completely understand. In life, … Continue reading →

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Certain Victory with Thee

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Mark Shields

He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you. “So, we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” – Hebrews 13:5-6 A main thought from “Way … Continue reading →

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Way of Holiness

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Mark Shields

We sometimes face situations of weakness, feebleness, and fearfulness. Fortunately, we know about Jesus who gives hope and joy. He’s given believers a way to holiness. God’s plan for us was set in motion and the powers of darkness were … Continue reading →

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