Category Archives: Devotionals

By Our Side to Bring Victory

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Mark Shields

Where, O death, is your victory?    Where, O death, is your sting? – 1 Corinthians 15:55  We face an evil enemy but God is faithful to be by our side to bring victory. As explained in the post “Truths … Continue reading →

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Trust and be Courageous

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Mark Shields

Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God I will praise His Word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me?- Psalm 56:3-4  In the passage 1 Corinthians … Continue reading →

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Victory that Overcomes the World

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Mark Shields

For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. – 1 John 5:4  Sports teams are victorious by having a good game plan and being able to execute that … Continue reading →

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Building Up the Kingdom

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Mark Shields

“…let us know His secret purpose.  This was what God wanted, and He planned to do it through Christ.  His goal was to carry out His plan, when the right time came, that all things in heaven and on earth … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of 1 Corinthians 14-16

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Mark Shields

I’ve shared over the past few weeks some thoughts and ideas in ways to apply what we learn in the Bible. Paying attention to what God has done long-ago, taking note of what He is doing in the present, and … Continue reading →

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