Category Archives: Initiative

Going in a New Direction

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Mark Shields

As we now enter the study of Jeremiah 15, let us begin on the right path by first going to God in prayer, quieting our heart, and listening for the voice of Truth. As we lean into His guidance, His … Continue reading →

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Guide Me in Your Truth

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Mark Shields

Show me Your ways, Lord, teach me Your paths. Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long. – Psalm 25:4-5 The lesson is clear from … Continue reading →

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Fill Your Bucket With God’s Goodness

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Mark Shields

In Him and through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. – Ephesians 3:12 Pointed out in “Spooked by Something New”, sometimes obedience seems like a hardship. We had rather stick to our difficult or complicated … Continue reading →

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Spooked by Something New

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Mark Shields

Reading Isaiah 48, God gave the explicit command to leave Babylon with joy (v. 20), but the people did not want to leave and go back to the holy land. They had raised families, built houses, and settled in their … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional 08-23-2024

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Mark Shields

The takeaway from reading John 8:12-30 is to please God by speaking and acting like Jesus. Following the light of the world by listening to His instructions. Gaining knowledge, holiness, and joy in our soul. Being guiding along the path … Continue reading →

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