Author Archives: Mark Shields

The Hour Has Come To Glorify His Son

In this world, we all face a common enemy … the evil one and to overcome, God developed a plan carried out by His Son Jesus. In John 17, Jesus prayed that the hour had come and that Father God … Continue reading

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Thought From Devotional 03-08-2024

A takeaway from 1 Kings 22 is that everyone needs a friend but not all friends will be honest with us and tell us what we need to hear. We need friends that are truthful, but the truth is not … Continue reading

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Questions for Reflection for Study of John 17 Through 19

We live in a busy world with busy schedules and being able to share some thoughts about this journey with others across this world through the Internet is truly a blessing. The below Questions for Reflection will stimulate thought and … Continue reading

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Looking Back at John 14-16 for Encouragement on the Journey Ahead

For the last few weeks, the journey has taken me through John 14-16. In life, things are sometimes cloudy. We don’t completely understand and have a lot of questions, but with faith, we can look up high to gain a … Continue reading

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The Way to Peace and Joy

Jesus said, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 A thought from “Grace Brings Peace … Continue reading

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