Category Archives: Devotionals

Following the Holy Spirit and Playing Our Unique Part in this World

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Mark Shields

In the post Sense of Purpose, the followers of Christ were put in jail for speaking in His name. Isn’t it disheartening that now over 2,000 years have passed and there are those in our current society with similar thoughts? … Continue reading →

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Together is Better

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Live with integrity; Building a great trust. There will be clarity And a society that is just. Respecting each other; Celebrating successes; Wishing one another The ridding of stresses. Asking for God’s help As each…

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Sermon Thoughts

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Mark Shields

The message last week at the church I worship was titled “Sweet Dreams – What Keeps You Up At Night? Am I Strong Enough”? Here is a link to the podcast which is live at 9:30 central time each Sunday … Continue reading →

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Integrity and Character

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Mark Shields

There is a saying that character is doing what is right when no one is watching. In the post He Knows so Fully Disclose, I wrote about Ananias and Sapphira who sold some property. They held back a portion of … Continue reading →

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He Knows so Fully Disclose

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Mark Shields

As recorded in the events of Acts 5:1-12 Ananias and his wife Sapphira sold some property but held back a portion of the money for themselves. Then they brought the rest and put it at the apostles’ feet pretending they were … Continue reading →

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