Author Archives: Mark Shields

Molded Into Vessels for His Purpose

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Mark Shields

Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand. – Isaiah 64:8 Brought out in “Relying on the Faithfulness of God”, our role is to be molded … Continue reading →

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Rely on the Faithfulness of God

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Mark Shields

During times of difficulty, it’s good to have a place to reflect, enjoy the beauty, and pray for the endurance to make it through. When faced with adversity, it is natural to feel disheartened, but God facilitates through His mysterious … Continue reading →

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Seeing with New Eyes of Faith

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Mark Shields

Through the lens of John 9-10, we are invited to see with new eyes of faith, opening our hearts to the transformative work of the Son. In Him, the Word became flesh, walking among us not only as the embodiment … Continue reading →

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Acceptance

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Mark Shields

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. – Romans 15:7 Only God can look at somebody’s heart and see value when others may not. He values everyone so much that He … Continue reading →

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The Lord is the Ultimate Reward

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Mark Shields

Isaiah prophesied in a time when Jerusalem was spiritually corrupt, and they needed a deliverer. Reading today in Isaiah 62 the advice is to be prepared, on watch, and ready for the coming of the the ultimate reward in the … Continue reading →

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