Category Archives: Devotionals

The New is Here

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Mark Shields

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! – 2 Corinthians 5:17 Pointed out in the post “New Creation” is Paul explaining how there is reconciliation to God through … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of 2 Corinthians 5-8

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Mark Shields

Each new day is a gift of renewal with amazing power because Christ has paid for all sins. In one cataclysmic moment, all wrong-doing is wiped clean and we have access through prayer to the ONE who has all the … Continue reading →

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Break Through the Barriers

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Mark Shields

The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid? – Psalm 27:1  Within the post “Spiritual Treasures are Forever”, written about … Continue reading →

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Light Shines Out of Darkness

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Mark Shields

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. – 2 Corinthians 4:6  As shared … Continue reading →

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The Power That Works Within

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Mark Shields

Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us. – Ephesians 3:20  A takeaway from the study of 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 in the … Continue reading →

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