Category Archives: Devotionals

Desire and Power

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Mark Shields

For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him. – Philippians 2:13 The post “Victorious Life”, focused on Leviticus 3 which details the fellowship or peace offering to God. The purpose … Continue reading →

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Reason for Good Things

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Mark Shields

All things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. – Romans 8:28 The post “Offerings of Praise” analyzed Leviticus 2 to explain the ingredients of a grain offering … Continue reading →

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Clean Heart

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Mark Shields

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. – Psalm 51:10 God gave Moses specific laws and principles because He expects the highest standard of holiness for His people. Within the post “Build … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Leviticus 1-5

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Mark Shields

I would like take this time to thank all of you my readers. This blog started from a life transformation group several years ago with just a few followers and now has grown to over 1,700 followers. I’ve found it … Continue reading →

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Cultivate the Garden

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Mark Shields

Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. – Psalm 100:4 Some thoughts from reading 2 Timothy 4 were written about in the post “Flourish in Faith”. Paul was at … Continue reading →