Category Archives: Devotionals

Find Your Treasure

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Mark Shields

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. – Matthew 6:21  What God gives is a plan for life that is a treasure and the more you lose ourselves in this plan, the more passion we will … Continue reading →

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The Week Ahead

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Mark Shields

This week, we will continue the study of the book of Romans and share more thoughts. Below are some questions for reflection.  Romans 8:1-11 * How does Paul summarize his letters so far? How can you be delivered from the … Continue reading →

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Refining in His Timing

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Mark Shields

Always be glad because of the Lord! I will say it again: Be glad. – Philippians 4:4  Touched upon in the post “The Law and the Fall” are two opposite laws that Paul explains. One is the law of God … Continue reading →

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Directions for Our Steps

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Mark Shields

A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. – Proverbs 16:9   Pointed out in the post “The Purpose for the Law”, salvation and sanctification are not obtained by keeping a list of rules but in … Continue reading →

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The Week Ahead

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Mark Shields

This week, we will continue the study of the book of Romans and share more thoughts. Below are some questions for reflection.  Romans 7:7-13 * How does Paul show that the law and sin are not identical? How are they … Continue reading →

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