Category Archives: Devotionals

Try and Try Again

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Mark Shields

Two are better than one because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!  – Ecclesiastes … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Mark 6-7 

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been reading the book of Mark and receiving a spark to take on the challenges we face. As pointed out in the post “Plentiful Harvest”, our responsibility is to take in the word from … Continue reading →

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The Same Power that Lives in Us

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Mark Shields

The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth. – Psalm 145:18 I remember years ago when my daughter’s iPad would not work. The problem was it had lost its connection … Continue reading →

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Listen and Believe

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on This Day With God – A Spiritual Journey:
Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God I will praise His Word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can…

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Press Onward and Toward the Prize

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Mark Shields

Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize … Continue reading →

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