Author Archives: Mark Shields

Thought From Devotional 04-12-2024

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Mark Shields

The Light continues to shine and like a ripple within the water that grows into a wave, what starts small begins to spread into something bigger to make an impact on the world. Within John 1:35-51, we get a formula … Continue reading →

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We Trust Because God First Loved Us

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Mark Shields

Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” – John 20:28-29 Our most precious, valued possession … Continue reading →

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Believe It Before You See It

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Mark Shields

Our most precious, valued possession and our greatest strength is derived from the same one that taught the sun where to stand in the morning. Reading today John 20:19-31, we are given examples of Jesus appearing to His disciples after … Continue reading →

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Respond With Excitement

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Mark Shields

His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, and I could not. – Jeremiah 20:9 A thought from “Heart Like A Burning Fire” is that when … Continue reading →

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Heart Like A Burning Fire

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Mark Shields

This day with God, be encouraged and live with a heart on fire because we can trust Him. Live each day knowing He is with you always and with passion knowing the future with Him will be beyond what you … Continue reading →

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