Category Archives: Devotionals

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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Making an Impact on the World

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Mark Shields

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. – Ephesians 4:32 The post “Ripple Affect”, offers advice about kindness and respect of elders. Treating an older man like a father and an older … Continue reading →

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Keep the Body in Which Christ Lives Both Physically and Spiritually Fit

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Mark Shields

Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you? – 1 Corinthians 3:16 Written in the post “Exercise for the Soul” is the statement that physical training has great benefits for your present … Continue reading →

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Center of Information for Every Good Thing

Posted on July 16, 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 “Purpose of the Church” offers the thought that the church should be the center … Continue reading →

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Grace Polishing the Flaws

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Mark Shields

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. – John … Continue reading →