Monthly Archives: January 2025

Thought From Devotional 01-31-2025

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Mark Shields

A thought from John 15:18-27 is that people will tell us we will never be triumphant but let us not listen to them. The presence of the Counselor will stabilize our life against the world’s hatred. Let us have the … Continue reading →

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Grace Flows and Faith Grows

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Mark Shields

As for you, see that what you have heard from the beginning remains in you. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father. And this is what he promised us – eternal life. – … Continue reading →

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Toward the Reward

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Mark Shields

My grandfather used to say, “This world and one more”. The current world is not perfect, but the other one is because it is the perfect place in heaven beyond what we could imagine. Questions for Reflection: What are the … Continue reading →

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Living in the Light

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Mark Shields

Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble. – 1 John 2:10 Brought out in “Step Ahead in the Light” is that when we love God first, … Continue reading →

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Step Ahead in the Light

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Mark Shields

Our mood is always lifted by the positive affirmation God gives us through His Son. Billy Graham once quoted: “I have good news! God knows you and takes active concern in your life. God thinks you are so bright and … Continue reading →