Category Archives: Devotionals

Spiritual Journey Through Mark 12

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been focusing on Mark 12 and sharing some thoughts that benefit us in our current situation but also help the next generation too! The greatest of all possessions one can hand off to future … Continue reading →

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Let the Praise of the Lord Ever Be

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Mark Shields

Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not … Continue reading →

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My Part of the World – Waco Texas 4-18-2021

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Mark Shields

Photo Source – Bing Images In my part of the world, there was a victory celebration and parade this past week for the Baylor University basketball team who won the college national championship. Victory starts by having a plan. By … Continue reading →

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Reflection on the Past Week

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Mark Shields

The Bible gives us wisdom because we are learning lessons from the past, praying in the present, and listening for instructions toward the future. The Sadducees questioned Jesus about marriage at the resurrection in Mark 12:18-27. They hoped to trick … Continue reading →

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Most Important Commandment

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Mark Shields

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these. … Continue reading →