Category Archives: Devotionals

Freedom Found by Laying Burdens Down

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Mark Shields

In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness. – Titus 2:7 In the post “Freedom is Found”, the dominant theme is the importance of maintaining integrity. Freedom is found when we … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Psalm 26-29

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Mark Shields

The lessons from God’s Word are more valuable than gold and the best part is that our growing faith can never be taken away or depleted. Over the last few weeks through the study of Psalm 19-25, written about was … Continue reading →

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An Instant Lift Higher

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Mark Shields

For God so loved the world that he gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. – John 3:16  As shared in the post “The Loving Father”, David was in … Continue reading →

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Cheerfulness

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Mark Shields

Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  The memories you make give you a … Continue reading →

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Wish List For Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
I wish I had answers to all my questions; knowing what to do or getting suggestions. I wish I knew without a doubt that things would get better; for answers to come and my faith…

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