Category Archives: Devotionals

Desire the Best Way

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Mark Shields

May He grant your heart’s desire and fulfill all your plans! – Psalm 20:4  Within the post “The Bad Mood Breaker” are thoughts from the study of Psalms 39. David experienced prolonged difficulty. He was silent, became more distressed, life … Continue reading →

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Joyful In Hope

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Mark Shields

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. – Romans 12:12  In the post “Hope for Better Tomorrow”, David prayed in a dark time of difficulty and this provided the light needed to illuminate the path. You can … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Psalm 38-41

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Mark Shields

We can change our outlook from being downcast to great joy by simply beginning our day with prayer and offering praises to our Lord. The mission of this blog is to offer opportunities to do just that along with ideas … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Progress

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Mark Shields

Commit your way to the Lord;    trust in Him and He will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,    Your vindication like the noonday sun. – Psalm 37:5-6  As pointed out in the … Continue reading →

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Refuge in the Shadow of His Wings

Posted on February 26, 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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