Author Archives: Mark Shields

Spiritual Journey Through Isaiah 7-13

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been looking at ways to apply the word found in Isaiah 7-13 and sharing some thoughts that not only can benefit us now but also help the next generation too! The greatest of all … Continue reading →

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Steps Directed by the Lord

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Mark Shields

A person’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way? – Proverbs 20:24 As explained in “Planning for the Future”, God has a purpose in everything that happens. To fit into that purpose and … Continue reading →

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Planning for the Future

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Mark Shields

Who in the Bible have the greatest business plans? The prophets. [1] A business that knows the future is far ahead of their competition. One of those prophets in the Bible was Isaiah. A prophecy that Isaiah saw in Isaiah … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional 09-20-2024

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Mark Shields

A thought from reading John 9:18-41 is that the evidence to know Jesus is God comes from the witnesses of His life as documented in the Gospel, from sermons, from Sunday school lessons, from those that talk or sing about … Continue reading →

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Be Unique to Reach a New Peak

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Mark Shields

Jesus makes it possible to clear and empty out so we can start over, make a new climb, become unique, and reach a new peak. We can then make Isaiah 12:2 our reply to the gloom and doom around us. … Continue reading →

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