Tag Archives: Forgiveness

Thought from Devotional 12-18-2025

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Mark Shields

During the holidays, forgiveness often feels difficult as families gather and old wounds resurface, leaving some estranged because of words spoken in the past. Genesis 50 reminds us of Joseph, who after burying his father in Canaan returned to Egypt … Continue reading →

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Letting Go of the Past

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Mark Shields

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. – Ephesians 4:31-32 In Genesis 50, … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness and Healing During the Holidays

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Mark Shields

Why Is It So Hard to Forgive? A Holiday Reflection Inspired by Genesis 50 During the holiday season, families prepare to gather—around tables, in living rooms, and in sacred spaces. Laughter will echo, memories will be shared, and traditions will … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional 08-08-2025

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Mark Shields

Walking in the light, as revealed in 1 John 1:5 through 2:6, means stepping into clarity—a space where everything comes into view: our flaws, our potential, and the path ahead. Jesus, the Light, not only exposes what’s hidden but offers … Continue reading →

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Transformed Into His Image

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Mark Shields

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from … Continue reading →