Category Archives: Devotionals

Correction and Redirection

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Mark Shields

A person’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way? – Proverbs 20:24  In the post, “Doing the Right Thing”, written about was how Israel was heading down the wrong path and that God’s … Continue reading →

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Be Someone Who Chose the One Who Knows

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Mark Shields

He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm – Proverbs 12:20 As written about in the post, “Build on a Firm Foundation”, there are consequences when we are associated with those who have … Continue reading →

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Stand the Test and Receive the Best

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Mark Shields

Each one should use whatever gift they have received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. – 1 Peter 4:10  What should you do when people don’t understand or accept God’s message? One idea written about … Continue reading →

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Thoughts

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
We all have the ability to think and recall to reason and visualize; to have the wherewithal. So choose to create and imagine it all. Putting thought Into the long haul. It may take some…

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Receive the Best by Withstanding the Test

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Mark Shields

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him. – James 1:12  In Acts 23:11, Paul was promised that … Continue reading →

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