Category Archives: Devotionals

Change the World for the Better

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Make the Impossible Possible Using faith to initiate And the love of God To always allocate. Go the extra mile With a steadfastness Which hope provides As you enter His vastness. Share with each other…

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Focus on what is Truly Important in Life

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Mark Shields

Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. – Colossians 3:2 Most of the time, we may go through life always in a hurry rather than slowing down and taking in spiritual thoughts. … Continue reading →

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Encouraging and Learning

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Mark Shields

Therefore encourage one another with these words. – 1 Thessalonians 4:18 This day with God, let us take every opportunity to encourage and learn from each other so we are ready for the challenges of tomorrow. Go to the ONE … Continue reading →

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Doing Our Part to Get the Word into More Hearts

Posted on January 26, 2017 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  Shared in the post “Enthusiastically Spread the Good News” were the … Continue reading →

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Look to the Interest of Others

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Mark Shields

Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.  … Continue reading →

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