Tag Archives: Devotional

After Christmas … What Next

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Mark Shields

My pastor for many years Steve Ramsdell once said in a sermon, “Why put off a gift that you can use for a lifetime and beyond? It is the gift of God’s love for us through His son Jesus”. I … Continue reading →

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The Difference Maker

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Mark Shields

For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him. – Philippians 2:13  A thought in the post “Helping and Encouraging” is that Paul wants people to grow spiritually. He wants them … Continue reading →

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By Our Side to Bring Victory

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Mark Shields

Where, O death, is your victory?    Where, O death, is your sting? – 1 Corinthians 15:55  We face an evil enemy but God is faithful to be by our side to bring victory. As explained in the post “Truths … Continue reading →

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Trust and be Courageous

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Mark Shields

Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God I will praise His Word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me?- Psalm 56:3-4  In the passage 1 Corinthians … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Grace

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Mark Shields

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. – Ephesians 2:8  Within the post “Facts of the Gospel” highlighted was the gift of grace available … Continue reading →

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