Author Archives: Mark Shields

Declarations of Faith for 5-18-2025

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Mark Shields

Here are this week’s declarations of faith.  Say them aloud, write them down, or simply reflect on them throughout this week. May they uplift and empower you for a great week ahead!

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The Book of John in Poetry – John 1 Through 2

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Mark Shields

Inspired by the wisdom in the book of John 1-2, we are called to walk in the Light—the Light that leads to true freedom and reveals the path of grace. In a world that longs for hope, we are entrusted … Continue reading →

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Nothing to Fear

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Mark Shields

In righteousness you will be established: Tyranny will be far from you; you will have nothing to fear. – Isaiah 54:14 As brought out in “Faith Removes Fear”, when we need courage in our daily life, let us have faith … Continue reading →

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Faith Removes Fear

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Mark Shields

This day with God, we are of good cheer because of faith that removes fear. The enemy continues with whispers of fear in the ear but disappears as we step ahead along the Way following Jesus as we continue the … Continue reading →

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Turning to God’s Way

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Mark Shields

We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way;and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. – Isaiah 53:6 In Isaiah 53, the prophet speaks of Israel straying from … Continue reading →

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