Category Archives: Devotionals

The Most Excellent Way

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Mark Shields

Those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. – Galatians 5:24-25 There is a definite upside to getting connecting and internalizing the … Continue reading →

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Flourish

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Mark Shields

For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a … Continue reading →

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Into the Heart

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Mark Shields

And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. ­ – Philippians 4:8 … Continue reading →

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True Value

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Mark Shields

But Christ has shown me that what I once thought was valuable is worthless. Nothing is as wonderful as knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. – Philippians 3:7-8 The post “Treasure that Last Forever” points out the value of the Scripture. … Continue reading →

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Come Together and Gather Around the Table

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Mark Shields

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. – Romans 15:7 From the post “Be Wise and Organize” are some thoughts about organizing groups. They should be teams organized to do things … Continue reading →

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