Category Archives: Thoughts From Devotional

Handle with Care

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Mark Shields

A devotional thought from reading Psalm 64 is that simple truths are powerful. The thought was that both electricity and words need to be channeled for the right purpose.  Words used as lies become weapons for an enemy and electricity … Continue reading →

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Carry On Day By Day

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Mark Shields

Like a reservoir of water that collects from rain or from melting snow to create this amazing lake named Lake Tahoe, we need to store up the Word of God for encouragement to carry on day by day. We have … Continue reading →

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Great Transformation Over Time

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Mark Shields

The picture above was taken during a winter storm in 2021. The picture below was taken during the summer of that same year. In a short time, great transformation can occur. With God by your side, you can set out … Continue reading →

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A Calm Soul Is Made Whole

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Mark Shields

Disruptions in life can throw you off and put you in terrible consequences. The poem of David recorded in Psalm 55 was written during a time when his world was crumbling around him, but he reacted with optimism because he … Continue reading →

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Whispers of Fear in the Ear

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Mark Shields

When I was younger, I didn’t have many fears. I was like the kid in the photo with the courage to do anything but some things I did may not have been so smart. Now that I’ve reached a certain … Continue reading →

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