Tag Archives: Devotion

Advocate

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Mark Shields

Jesus tells His disciples, “If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever.” – John 14:15-16 As explained in “Treasure Beyond … Continue reading →

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Treasure Beyond Measure Forever

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Mark Shields

This day, we continue to take in God’s Word. To grow rich in grace through Christ the Son and seek to pass on this abundant blessing to others in order to increase the value of this spiritual treasure until it … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 09-08-2023

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Regard for the Lord” that has thoughts on setting out in a new direction. If things are wrong in our life, we can seek solutions to … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 07-22-2022

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Mark Shields

Today’s poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Treasures in Heaven”. Jesus explains that riches make one focus on how to maintain the wealth rather than on God. Jesus enlightens the disciples in the … Continue reading →

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Armor for the Battle

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Mark Shields

In medieval times, soldiers in heavily armored attire rode on horseback to protect kings. This picture was taken while I went on a travel/study to England in 1983. It was taken at Warwick Castle in England which was built by … Continue reading →

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