Category Archives: Devotionals

Never Tire of Doing What is Good

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Mark Shields

And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good. – 2 Thessalonians 3:13  Sharing some thoughts in the post “Leading by Example”, the main problem discussed was idleness. Paul emphasized being an example to others … Continue reading →

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Faith for Every Moment of Every Day

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Mark Shields

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. – Colossians 2:6-7  As crystalized in … Continue reading →

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Stand Firm and Hold Fast to the Teachings

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Mark Shields

So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter. – 2 Thessalonians 2:15  The thoughts brought out in the post “Learn and Apply … Continue reading →

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Go After What is Most Important

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Mark Shields

We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. – Ephesians 2:10 Shared in the post “Make Perplexities and Confusions into Amazing results and Conclusions”, Paul prayed for … Continue reading →

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The Champion

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Sports is so popular Because given are examples Of a strong will to win And how challenges are handled. For it is in having a passion That we see the main source That leads champions…

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