Category Archives: Devotionals

Concentrate on Today

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Mark Shields

To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. – Micah 6:8 The post “Higher Standard” explains the central cause of Israel’s separation from God. They accepted the lower standard which the world offers rather … Continue reading →

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Living Out Life with Courage

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Mark Shields

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious hand. – Isaiah 41:10 The post “Something to … Continue reading →

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Steps Toward The Lord

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Mark Shields

A person’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way? – Proverbs 20:24 The post “Step Ahead Higher and Higher” makes some points about the passage. Micah describes a future when the world has … Continue reading →

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Worthy of Praise

Posted on June 7, 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 Many … Continue reading →

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Everything for His Glory

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Mark Shields

I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken – Psalm 16:8 The post, “Focus on What is Important to God” is about Micah prophesizing judgment on Samaria and Jerusalem. … Continue reading →

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