Tag Archives: Challenges

Turning to God’s Way

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Mark Shields

We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way;and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. – Isaiah 53:6 In Isaiah 53, the prophet speaks of Israel straying from … Continue reading →

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Higher Focus

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Mark Shields

Questions for Reflection Who is God’s servant? What will nations and world leaders say about God’s servant not “looking the part” (see 52:13-15)? Even though Israel is explicitly told why their leader, God’s servant, will not “look the part” of … Continue reading →

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Help Others See the Light

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Mark Shields

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. – Ephesians 4:32 Shared in “Can People Can See God Reflected In Me” is that everyone faces difficulties and those going through difficulties … Continue reading →

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Can People See God Reflected In Me

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Mark Shields

Questions for Reflection What is the difference between the situation of the people in 42:25 and 43:2? What knowledge of the kindness and salvation of God is bottled up, silent, inside you? Why? How can you open up this knowledge … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional 01-17-2025

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Mark Shields

A thought from John 15:1-17 is that Jesus is the vine, the Father is the vine dresser, and the disciples are the branches. To produce fruit, there needs to be some pruning by the vine dresser. Look at adversity as … Continue reading →