Category Archives: Devotionals

Tough Times Bring Sure Signs

Posted on August 11, 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 Sometimes we get conflicting guidance just like I … Continue reading →

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Care and Share

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Mark Shields

In the post “Stirring Each Other Up”, I shared some thoughts on actively seeking out others to care about and share God’s Word with at our places of work, in our neighborhoods, or at the schools we attend.  The lost … Continue reading →

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Opportunity

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
We live in great abundance with opportunities for those even with few which the dreamers of the past thought about but never ever knew. God’s resources are plentiful but His people question so rather than…

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Accepting God’s Grace and Finishing this Race Called Life

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Mark Shields

However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord has given me – the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. – Acts … Continue reading →

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Meet Resistance Head On with Patience and Persistence

Posted on August 2, 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  During the … Continue reading →

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