Category Archives: Devotionals

Your Great Purpose

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Start fulfillng your purpose now; never ever looking back only wishing it had been done but realizing you got off track. Step ahead with a plan that meets people’s needs; that matches your values and…

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Grace Wins Every Time

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Mark Shields

See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. – Colossians 2:8  As written about in the post … Continue reading →

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The Same Power Lives in Us

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Mark Shields

The Lord gives strength to His people;    The Lord blesses His people with peace. – Psalm 29:11  The Creator of thunder, lightning, and the winds of a powerful storm offers this same power to His people. He also provides … Continue reading →

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See It and Believe It

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Great athletes practice not only for a physical feat but also in their minds as they set out to compete. The hitter in baseball visualizes the thrower getting set for the pitch as he leans…

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Praise Be to the Lord

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Mark Shields

Praise be to the Lord,    For He has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and my shield;    My heart trusts in Him, and He helps me. My heart leaps for joy,    And with … Continue reading →

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