Category Archives: Devotionals

Choose Jesus the One Who First Chose You

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Mark Shields

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. – Romans 12:2 You are thrown into the fire … Continue reading →

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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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