Category Archives: Devotionals

Great Attributes of Christianity

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post The Strategy to Trap Jesus, The answer Jesus gave to the question raised by the Pharisee spies demonstrated that Christianity is broad-minded. It is clear from the response of Jesus that Christianity respects the state and can … Continue reading →

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Avoiding the Traps

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Mark Shields

Life can get complicated but we are blessed in the Bible with great lessons that help. In the post Leading With Servant Authority, the lesson Jesus teaches is about avoiding traps others want to get us into. Jesus also knew … Continue reading →

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Blessings Multiplied

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The world tells us everything is limited But with God, everything is unlimited And the blessings are multiplied. With God, there is hope and cheerfulness Which builds momentum and endurance To a blessed future as…

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He Lives in Our Heart

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

Where would we be without God? Because of our Savior, God lives in our heart. We have poise to face the challenges of life. Just like in the post “The Coming King”, Jesus demonstrates the poise needed to fulfill His … Continue reading →

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Step Out To Do What Produces The Best Return On His Resources

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Mark Shields

God has given tremendous resources and He expects us to be good stewards of these resources. In the post Be Courageous and Build Kingdom Wealth, I wrote some thoughts from the study of The Parable of the Ten Minas. God … Continue reading →