Category Archives: Devotionals

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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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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