Category Archives: Focus

Beyond Mediocre

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Mark Shields

Let us acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to acknowledge Him. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth. – Hosea … Continue reading →

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Number One

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Mark Shields

Priorities are made and choices are made. Many times, opportunities to grow in faith are set aside but this day with God, let us make Jesus our number one as we grow our faith beyond just the mediocre. It was … Continue reading →

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Noticing What You See

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Mark Shields

Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children … Continue reading →

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Seeing Things with New Eyes

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Mark Shields

Much of life is directed by the low standards of this world rather than seeing God’s higher standard. The world wants us to be molded by movies, social media, advertisements, and worldly pleasures. This day with God, let us see … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional This Day 11-17-2023

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Mark Shields

A lesson from 1 Kings 11:1-8 is Solomon’s spiritual decline. He had strengths of wisdom and wealth during the first part of his reign, but his major weakness was the alliances he made with nations that served idols. He was … Continue reading →