Category Archives: Devotionals

The Spiritual Journey Continues Through the Book of Joel Next

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Mark Shields

I’ve just completed the spiritual journey through the book of Jonah, and now I’m turning to the book of Joel for fresh insight and encouragement. For your convenience, I’ve included a link to all the devotionals I’ve shared so far, … Continue reading →

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Fix Our Eyes on the Unseen

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Mark Shields

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. – 2 Corinthians 4:18 A thought from the post “A Rainbow That Follows a … Continue reading →

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Share The Good News

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Mark Shields

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. – 2 Timothy 3:16-17 As shared in ”Fulfilling Our Mission”, the … Continue reading →

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Bless Within the Mess

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Mark Shields

Jonah said: “In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry.” – Jonah 2:2 Just as Jonah was swallowed … Continue reading →

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Eyes Always On The Lord

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Mark Shields

I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. – Psalm 16:8 Reflecting on Jonah 1 and shared in “From Ordinary to Extraordinary” are valuable lessons about fulfilling our God-given … Continue reading →