Author Archives: Mark Shields

Ever-Increasing Glory

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Mark Shields

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from … Continue reading →

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Toward the Eternal Reward

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Mark Shields

The oldest computer was owned by Adam and Eve. It was an Apple with limited memory. Just 1 byte and everything crashed.* Reading today in 1 Kings 11:9-43, we learn that everything around Solomon is beginning to crash. His spiritual … Continue reading →

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Awesome God of Possible

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Mark Shields

Do not forget the covenant I have made with you, and do not worship other gods. Rather, worship the LORD your God; it is He who will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies. – 2 Kings 17:38-39 … Continue reading →

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Focused on the Awesome

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Mark Shields

Much of our life is directed by the low standards of this world rather than God’s higher standard. Success is defined by lofty incomes, nice cars, or an expensive house instead of vast spiritual assets like faith, hope, and love! … Continue reading →

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Praise Sparks Actions

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Mark Shields

A devotional thought from reading Psalm 65 is that a person’s praise of God is based on the wonders of His creation. The seas, the land, and the mountains which are worthy of praise. The crops of the land that … Continue reading →

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