Author Archives: Mark Shields

Looking Back at 1 John 4-5 for Encouragement on the Journey Ahead

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Mark Shields

Being able to share some thoughts about my spiritual journey with others across this world through the Internet is truly a blessing. For the last few weeks, the journey has taken me through 1 John 4-5. We live in a … Continue reading →

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Worthy Of Praise

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Mark Shields

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us – whatever we ask – we know that we have what … Continue reading →

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No Need To Bury Rewards

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Mark Shields

If you give a dog a bone, they immediately look for a place to bury it. Why? They don’t know that you can get them more bones. They think the one you gave is the last one they will ever … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional 02-21-2025

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Mark Shields

A thought from reading John 16:25-33 is that Jesus is the key to peace with endless possibilities with Him in our lives. Worry affects our health in a bad way but there is no need for worry because God has … Continue reading →

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Knowing We Are Growing

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Mark Shields

And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. – 1 John 5:11 A thought from “The Future is Bright for Those Who See the Light“ is that big opportunities are … Continue reading →

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