Category Archives: Devotionals

Questions for Reflection of Second and Third John

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Mark Shields

The journey so far through the book of 1 John has given encouragement for the journey ahead that will now take us into the other letters of John for a while. We will continue to gain insight from God’s Word … Continue reading →

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Looking Back at 1 John 4-5 for Encouragement on the Journey Ahead

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Mark Shields

Being able to share some thoughts about my spiritual journey with others across this world through the Internet is truly a blessing. For the last few weeks, the journey has taken me through 1 John 4-5. We live in a … Continue reading →

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Worthy Of Praise

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Mark Shields

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us – whatever we ask – we know that we have what … Continue reading →

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Knowing We Are Growing

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Mark Shields

And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. – 1 John 5:11 A thought from “The Future is Bright for Those Who See the Light“ is that big opportunities are … Continue reading →

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The Best in Us

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Mark Shields

Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. – 1 John 4:7 From “Love Transends Space and Time”, love is God’s most wonderful attribute that … Continue reading →

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