Category Archives: Devotionals

Understanding the Scriptures

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Mark Shields

Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. – Luke 24:45 A key takeaway from “Making Decisions” is that by submitting to God’s love and being well acquainted with His Word or His Truth, we are given … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of 1 John 4-5

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Mark Shields

We are nearing the end of our journey through the book of 1 John with two more chapters to go. We will continue to be focused on the purpose of this blog as we continue to use it in helping … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Journey Through 1 John 1-3

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been looking at ways to apply the word of God found in 1 John 1-3 and using the questions for reflection to collect thoughts. The greatest of all possessions are the guiding principles taught … Continue reading →

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How We Know What Love Is

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Mark Shields

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. – 1 John 3:16 Take some time to think things over. … Continue reading →

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Children of God

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Mark Shields

Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be … has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. … Continue reading →

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