Author Archives: Mark Shields

The Hand of the Lord is Powerful

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Mark Shields

He did this so that all peoples of the earth might know that the hand of the Lord is powerful and so that you might always fear the Lord your God. – Joshua 4:24 We know from previous studies that … Continue reading →

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Pulled Up By The Upper Hand

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Mark Shields

Arrogance leads to destruction, and we know that God allowed Jerusalem to be destroyed, and the people of Israel were put in bondage in Babylon. They had been living upside down and were in their situation because of their disobedience. … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional 04-11-2025

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Mark Shields

One thought from John 20:1-10 is that Jesus demonstrated the ultimate act of triumph by conquering death, something that seems impossible to human understanding. Through His victory, He opened a path for all who believe in Him to share in … Continue reading →

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Press On Toward the Goal

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Mark Shields

Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:13-14 A thought from “Aligned with … Continue reading →

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Aligned with His Purpose

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Mark Shields

There was an eclipse in April 2024, and it was a total eclipse for those in the path of central Texas. The universe designer has set things up so that a small moon gets in the way of a large … Continue reading →

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