Category Archives: Devotionals

If I Knew Then What I Know Now

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Mark Shields

Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth. – Proverbs 4:5 The post “Wisdom Multiplied” had some thoughts about being wise in what we read, what we see, and what we do. … Continue reading →

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One Body to Make the Ministry Work

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Mark Shields

So in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. – Romans 12:5 In the post “Communication for the Lord’s Work”, brought out is the idea of each member of the church … Continue reading →

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The Week Ahead

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Mark Shields

This week, we will finish the study of the book of Romans and share more thoughts. Below are some questions for reflection.  Romans 16:1-16 * How does Paul show personal concern for the Romans? What is the place of letters … Continue reading →

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More Blessed to Give than to Receive

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Mark Shields

In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ … Continue reading →

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The Passion on the Inside Forms Something Valuable on the Outside

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Mark Shields

His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, and I could not. – Jeremiah 20:9 We face difficulties and tensions in life but that’s when the … Continue reading →

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