Author Archives: Mark Shields

Stay in the Light

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Mark Shields

Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children … Continue reading →

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Stay the Course

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Mark Shields

I had a trig teacher that could never stay focused … He always went off on a tangent. [1] It seems that throughout history, Judah had the same issue of going off on tangents. They couldn’t stay on course or … Continue reading →

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Guide Me in the Truth

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Mark Shields

A takeaway from “Truth Matters” is that wisdom begins with integrity and we take warning from the history of fallen nations of the past for ourselves and our country. Let us be truthful with ourselves and those around us. Let … Continue reading →

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Truth Matters

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Mark Shields

Like the graphic above says, don’t trust an atom because they make up everything. The things around us that are seen can’t always be trusted and do not matter as much as the things that are unseen that are in … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional 07-26-2024

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Mark Shields

A thought from devotional after reading John 7:1-24 is that Jesus sees worth in all people, their strengths, and their potential. With forgiveness and letting go of what’s bitter, we amazingly can start to get how much Jesus loves all … Continue reading →

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