Tag Archives: Devotional

Poise Under Pressure

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Mark Shields

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. – Matthew 11:28 What resonated with me in reading Psalm 46 and writing thoughts in “His Mighty Arms Protect From Harm” is that things … Continue reading →

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The Spirit Lives in YOU

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Mark Shields

Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you? – 1 Corinthians 3:16. The main point of “The Temple” is that all who accept Christ as Savior become a temple or church where … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Spirit

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Mark Shields

Those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. – Galatians 5:24-25 A thought from “Defeating the Enemy” is that victories come by … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 10-14-2022

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Top Priority” which highlighted the woman who poured expensive perfume on the head of Jesus. The woman was giving as a servant and showing her gratitude … Continue reading →

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Created for Good Works

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Mark Shields

We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. –  Ephesians 2:10 Within “Praise for this Day”, the thought was that we are made to be with God … Continue reading →

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