Author Archives: Mark Shields

Children of God

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Mark Shields

Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be … has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. … Continue reading →

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God’s Love Covers the Rough Spots

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Mark Shields

What has happened to you because of God’s love? How will seeing God affect you? What is the result of this hope in your daily living? With Jesus we have a clean slate like waking up to the first snow … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional 01-31-2025

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Mark Shields

A thought from John 15:18-27 is that people will tell us we will never be triumphant but let us not listen to them. The presence of the Counselor will stabilize our life against the world’s hatred. Let us have the … Continue reading →

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Grace Flows and Faith Grows

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Mark Shields

As for you, see that what you have heard from the beginning remains in you. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father. And this is what he promised us – eternal life. – … Continue reading →

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Toward the Reward

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Mark Shields

My grandfather used to say, “This world and one more”. The current world is not perfect, but the other one is because it is the perfect place in heaven beyond what we could imagine. Questions for Reflection: What are the … Continue reading →

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