Category Archives: Devotionals

Ever-Flowing Stream

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Mark Shields

But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. –  Amos 5:24 Within this world, there is always this desire for power as people try to climb the ladder of success. We learned from “The Help … Continue reading →

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Refuse Not to Move

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Mark Shields

Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. –  Romans 5:3 The lesson learned in “Making Things Happen” is that there is a need be persistent … Continue reading →

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The True Friend that Hears Your Needs

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Mark Shields

My intercessor is my friend as my eyes pour out tears to God; on behalf of a man he pleads with God as a man pleads for his friend – Job 16:20-21 Brought out in “Our True Friend” is that … Continue reading →

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Call for Help

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Mark Shields

And call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me. –  Psalm 50:15 As pointed out in “Digging Out of the Hole”, we live in a broken world that knocks us down … Continue reading →

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Renewed in the Spirit of Your Mind

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Mark Shields

Put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind. –  Ephesians 4:22-23 Learned in the passage about David and Bathsheba and written about … Continue reading →

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