Category Archives: Devotionals

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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Settle the Score

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Mark Shields

For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. –  Matthew 6:14-15 A strategy to settle the … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of 2 Samuel 10 – 15

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Mark Shields

We live in a busy world with busy schedules and being able to share some thoughts about this journey with others across this world through the Internet is truly a blessing. The below Questions for Reflection will stimulate thought and … Continue reading →

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