Tag Archives: Devotional

Stand Up to Pressure with Optimism

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Mark Shields

This photo was taken while on vacation years ago. We were going up Mt. Haleakala which is a dormant volcano on the Hawaiian Island of Maui. Volcanos occur because deep inside the earth there is built up pressure that has … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Kindness

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Mark Shields

A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself. – Proverbs 11:17 We are placed many times throughout life into difficult circumstances. The enemy is constantly plotting to get us off track but we can trust … Continue reading →

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Guided by Truth

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Mark Shields

Show me Your ways, Lord, teach me Your paths. Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long. –  Psalm 25:4-5 Noted in the post “The … Continue reading →

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Heart that Fosters Love of Neighbor

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Mark Shields

Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. – Proverbs 17:9 The post “Close Friends” brought out the importance of our friendships. Saul was jealous of David’s success. Instead, Saul should have … Continue reading →

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Defeating the Enemy

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Mark Shields

David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.” – 1 … Continue reading →

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