Category Archives: Devotionals

Spiritual Journey through 1 Samuel 17 through 22

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been looking at ways to apply the word found in 1 Samuel 17-22 and sharing some thoughts that not only can benefit you now but also help the next generation too! The greatest of … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Truth

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Mark Shields

It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father commanded us. – 2 John 4 The Way of Jesus guides us to truth. It may be the road less … Continue reading →

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Stand Up to Pressure with Optimism

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Mark Shields

This photo was taken while on vacation years ago. We were going up Mt. Haleakala which is a dormant volcano on the Hawaiian Island of Maui. Volcanos occur because deep inside the earth there is built up pressure that has … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Kindness

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Mark Shields

A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself. – Proverbs 11:17 We are placed many times throughout life into difficult circumstances. The enemy is constantly plotting to get us off track but we can trust … Continue reading →

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Guided by Truth

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Mark Shields

Show me Your ways, Lord, teach me Your paths. Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long. –  Psalm 25:4-5 Noted in the post “The … Continue reading →

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