Tag Archives: Devotional

Living the Way He Teaches

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Mark Shields

Teach me Your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to Your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor You. – Psalm 86:11 The post “Integrate Faith with Actions” is about Paul pointing out that … Continue reading →

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Integrate Faith with Actions

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Mark Shields

As described in the first part of Romans 2, God’s judgment is wrath and anger which brings trouble and distress rather than glory, honor, and peace. Reading further in Romans 2:12-16, Paul explains that the Jewish leaders say they go … Continue reading →

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Change for the Better

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Mark Shields

My child, eat honey, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to the taste. In the same way, wisdom is sweet to your soul, If you find it, you will have a bright future, and your hopes will … Continue reading →

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Riches of the Soul

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Mark Shields

In Romans 2:1-11, Paul explains that we should wish for the riches of God’s kindness, tolerance, and patience to help us change for the better. God repays each person according to what they have done (v. 6) so more important … Continue reading →

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Prescription to a Clearer Vision

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Mark Shields

And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. – Philippians 4:8 A … Continue reading →

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