Category Archives: Devotionals

Called According to His Purpose

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Mark Shields

All things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. – Romans 8:28 As written about in the post “Knowing Our Express Purpose”, Paul was determined to carry the … Continue reading →

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Joy Destroys any Ploy

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Mark Shields

Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. – James 1:2-4 Alone, we … Continue reading →

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Strength in Prayer

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The first component of meeting a need is going to God who helps to proceed. The Bible tells us that we can always have confidence in our future days. Ask for anything according to his…

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Victory Assured

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Mark Shields

For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. – 1 John 5:4 The world constantly tries to keep us in a state of turmoil and unrest. To step … Continue reading →

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Take Courage for He is For Us

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Mark Shields

What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? – Romans 8:31 In the post “Take Courage” written about was one of the difficult experiences Paul had to go … Continue reading →

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