Tag Archives: Devotion

How is Love of Christ Demonstrated

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Mark Shields

The church in Ephesus is addressed in Revelation 2:1-7. The message to them from Christ is that their deeds, hard work, and perseverance are acknowledged and praised but they had abandoned their first love. They must correct this by asking … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Revelation 1-2

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Mark Shields

The last few weeks has been used to study and write about Psalm 139-150. Now attention will be turned to the book of Revelation (or Apocalypse) which was written by the apostle John between the time of the destruction of … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Psalm 147-150

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Mark Shields

My hope is that you all have a blessed Holy week as we remember the love Jesus has for all of us. As my Pastor talked about in his message yesterday, Jesus showed us what the world can be like … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Psalm 143-146

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Mark Shields

David was on the run as He wrote Psalm 139-142. He was running from Saul’s men who were sent to kill him. Saul was jealous of David and saw him as a threat to his power. David is discouraged, an … Continue reading →

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Hope Instead of Mope

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Mark Shields

In studying Psalm 141-142 last week, what I took away is that we should hope instead of Mope. We should respond to criticism with a good attitude; seeing the critique as giving valuable feedback. Then take this feedback before God … Continue reading →