Category Archives: Personal Bible Study

Ready For His Return At All Times

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Mark Shields

As Jesus explains in Luke 12:35-59, we should be ready for His return at all times because it will be when we least expect it (v. 40). If we knew the Lord would be returning within 30 days, we might … Continue reading →

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Have Faith and the Lord will Provide

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Mark Shields

Reading in Luke 12:13-34, a man in the crowd misunderstood why Jesus was doing what He was doing. The man was asking Jesus to be a judge or arbiter over his inheritance rather than teacher of how one should live. … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – Study of Daniel 5-8

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Mark Shields

This past week, I wrote of my study in Daniel 3-4 and there are also two poems this study has inspired.  Please check them out at these links below: Boldness Through Prayer Comebacks After Setbacks The plan now is to … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Devotional

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Mark Shields

  We are now in the lent season; a preparatory time for Easter and a time of rededication. First United Methodist Church Waco is currently in a sermon series called “Who Is This Man”. The sermon series will lead up … Continue reading →

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Thoughts From Personal Bible Study

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Mark Shields

  My favorite Bible reading this past week was from Psalm 58. David faced many enemies but his faith never let him give up. He stood up to his enemies because he listened not to those that doubted him but … Continue reading →

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