Tag Archives: Confidence

Thought From Devotional 10-03-2025

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Mark Shields

A thought from the study of 1 John 5:13-21 is that with faith, we can appreciate what we have each day and look forward to rewarding days ahead. In God’s presence there is confidence everything will work out for the … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional 10-19-2025

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Mark Shields

Love is not merely a virtue—it is the very essence of God, His most radiant attribute, flowing from eternity into our hearts. In 1 John 4:7-21, we see love revealed most powerfully through Jesus, who bled, hung, and died as … Continue reading →

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Fix Our Eyes on the Unseen

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Mark Shields

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. – 2 Corinthians 4:18 A thought from the post “A Rainbow That Follows a … Continue reading →

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A Rainbow That Follows a Storm

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Mark Shields

In Jonah 4, God uses a simple plant to illustrate His reason for showing mercy, reminding us that His wisdom and compassion extend far beyond our understanding. Just as He provided the plant to teach Jonah, He continues to offer … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional 08-22-2025

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Mark Shields

A thought from 1 John 2:18-29 is that because of Jesus, grace flows freely and faith grows steadily, guiding us on a path illuminated by Divine wisdom. The true teacher—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—leads us into deeper understanding as we … Continue reading →