Category Archives: Devotionals

Shadow of Your Wings

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Mark Shields

Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings from the wicked who are out to destroy me, from my mortal enemies who surround me. –Psalm 17:8-9 As shared … Continue reading →

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The Things of God

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Many times the things We think look good End up not so good And such a falsehood. Then things we don’t Think will be good End up being good When truly understood. If the things…

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Perfect in all of Your Ways

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Mark Shields

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. – Proverbs 3:5-6 A moving target makes success very unlikely. What … Continue reading →

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Greatest Reward

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Mark Shields

Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. – Revelation 22:12 The greatest reward in life is Jesus in our heart. The post “Internalizing His Principles” … Continue reading →

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Destiny

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
To plan, to think; To give it some thought And always delivering Our very best shot. It takes courage To handle the test And take action Towards our best. But we have a Helper In…