Tag Archives: Deception

Snakes in the Grass

Posted on October 19, 2026 by Mark Shields

Sometimes along the path of life, we can come upon snakes that slither quietly through the grass, waiting for the right moment to strike. Some dangers are obvious, but others hide in plain sight—venomous influences disguised as helpers, guides, or … Continue reading →

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Walk in Love

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Mark Shields

And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love. – 2 John 6 From the post “Overflowing Love”, the thought received is … Continue reading →

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Overflowing Love

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Mark Shields

Father God, You love people everywhere. You loved us so much that You sent Jesus to die on the cross for our sins. Our mood is always lifted because of this love. We pray that this love from You overflows … Continue reading →

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Diving Into the Deep Waters and Obeying Orders

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Mark Shields

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. –  Colossians 2:6-7 In the study … Continue reading →

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A Jump of Faith

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Mark Shields

I remember when I was just learning how to swim. The instructor taught us how to swim forward and lift our heads out for air. Then how to float on our backs and swim backward. Then how to dive. First, … Continue reading →

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