Category Archives: Devotionals

Hope For Brighter Days

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Mark Shields

This picture was taken while going up Mt. Haleakala located on the Hawaiian Island of Maui. It’s now a dormant volcano but was responsible for forming most of Maui. Deep inside the earth, there is all this built up negative … Continue reading →

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Divine Design

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Mark Shields

I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” – Rev 1:8 As pointed out in “Direction and Protection”, God provides the Way we should go … Continue reading →

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Hearts On Fire Going Forward

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Mark Shields

His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, and I could not. – Jeremiah 20:9 The aim for you as a follower of Christ is to … Continue reading →

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The Right Path

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Mark Shields

A thought from a devotional on Psalm 58 is that you can start this day on the right path by first going to God in prayer and listening to the voice of Truth. This voice will remove roadblocks and lay … Continue reading →

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Grow The Fruit Of The Spirit

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Mark Shields

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. – Galatians 5:22-23 The thought from “Spiritual Summits” is to reflect on the past, hope for … Continue reading →