Tag Archives: Guidance

Top Priority

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Mark Shields

Like Jesus taught in the Parable of the Soils in the devotional Getting the Heart Ready, the word of God planted in a soul with integrity is like seed planted in fertile soil that flourishes into a banner crop. Bible … Continue reading →

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Getting the Heart Ready

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Mark Shields

Jesus and the disciples went from town to town proclaiming the Good News as explained in Luke 8:1-21. Some of the disciples had left fairly lucrative businesses but now were living day by day with whatever support they could get. … Continue reading →

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Jesus Teaches Through Parables

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Mark Shields

Image Source Reading in Luke 6:39-49, Jesus teaches through three parables. The first is the eye and its focus (vv. 39-42), the second is the tree and its fruit (vv. 43-45), and the third is the house and its foundation … Continue reading →

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Receive the Best and Shine the Light

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Mark Shields

This week in the study of Luke 1:39-80, the thought to apply in our lives is to receive the best from God and believe that what He says will be accomplished. Be humble and realize that God knows the past, … Continue reading →

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Following the Pattern

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Mark Shields

When a person does embroidery they follow a pattern. If you look from the bottom, it looks like a mess but from the top, you can follow the pattern and it makes sense. God has laid out the pattern for … Continue reading →

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