Tag Archives: Devotional

Find Your Treasure

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Mark Shields

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. – Matthew 6:21  What God gives is a plan for life that is a treasure and the more you lose ourselves in this plan, the more passion we will … Continue reading →

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Peace and True Life

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Mark Shields

Reading in Romans 8:1-11, Paul summarizes his letters so far by explaining that there is freedom from sin because of Christ. The only condition that needs to be met in order to receive this power is to follow God’s plan … Continue reading →

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Refining in His Timing

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Mark Shields

Always be glad because of the Lord! I will say it again: Be glad. – Philippians 4:4  Touched upon in the post “The Law and the Fall” are two opposite laws that Paul explains. One is the law of God … Continue reading →

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The Law and the Fall

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Mark Shields

There is a paradox that Paul expresses within the passage Romans 7:14-25. He tells us that he wants to act a certain way but ends up doing the opposite. Paul points out two spiritual laws at work in verses 21-24. … Continue reading →

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Directions for Our Steps

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Mark Shields

A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. – Proverbs 16:9   Pointed out in the post “The Purpose for the Law”, salvation and sanctification are not obtained by keeping a list of rules but in … Continue reading →

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