Author Archives: Mark Shields

Fill Your Bucket With God’s Goodness

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Mark Shields

In Him and through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. – Ephesians 3:12 Pointed out in “Spooked by Something New”, sometimes obedience seems like a hardship. We had rather stick to our difficult or complicated … Continue reading →

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Spooked by Something New

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Mark Shields

Reading Isaiah 48, God gave the explicit command to leave Babylon with joy (v. 20), but the people did not want to leave and go back to the holy land. They had raised families, built houses, and settled in their … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional 04-18-2025

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Mark Shields

One thought from John 20:11-18 is that God’s unlimited love for us shines through in the sacrifice of Jesus, who gave His life so we could be redeemed. Once His work on the cross was complete, God’s perfect plan of … Continue reading →

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Better Forever and Ever

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Mark Shields

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. – Proverbs 3:5-6 As brought out in “Trust in the Way, … Continue reading →

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Trust in the Way, the Truth, and the Life

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Mark Shields

Throughout my journey, I’ve been gaining lessons from the Word of God and from each of you. This day with God in reading Isaiah 47, I’m keeping Jesus in mind because He is the perfect example to provide the Way, … Continue reading →

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