Tag Archives: Devotional

Joy and Excellence in the Future

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Mark Shields

Qualities like generosity, kindness, humility, and honesty are commended in Proverbs 28. To receive these qualities, we need patience and persistence. The first step is to fit into God’s plan for us. Keep going to Him in prayer to receive … Continue reading →

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Iron Sharpens Iron

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Mark Shields

Within Proverbs 27, cited are many types of associations we have throughout a lifetime including our relationship with friends, with family, with neighbors, or with a spouse. We also are involved with others at work and in some cases we … Continue reading →

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Stand Firm in Faith

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Mark Shields

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is … Continue reading →

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Grace for the Humble

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Mark Shields

But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, ‘God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. – James 4:6 The post “Removing Bad Traits” gave some ideas to fix broken things in our life. To take the mistakes … Continue reading →

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Removing Bad Traits

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Mark Shields

Some thoughts brought out in the study of Proverbs 26 is that a fool has no honor, is aimless, and never learns. A sluggard is too lazy to do anything even if one small act would provide much relieve. A … Continue reading →

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