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Thought From Devotional This Day 9-22-2023

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Mark Shields

A takeaway from reading 1 Kings 3-4 is that God gave Solomon certain qualities like great wisdom and insight. People from nations around the world wanted to come listen and learn. God has given you qualities too! You can do … Continue reading →

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Illuminate The Light

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Mark Shields

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. – John 1:14 As explained in “Word … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 09-01-2023

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Destiny of the Faithful”. Those who are the faithful ones in Christ are assured of a destiny beyond what could be imagined but the adversaries are … Continue reading →

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Surrender All To Fulfill Your Call

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Mark Shields

In the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, Jesus points out the humility of the tax collector and said “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who … Continue reading →

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The Butterfly Effect

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Mark Shields

The butterfly effect is the idea that minor distresses can have big effects in the future. Think about a butterfly that started as a caterpillar, spins itself a silky cocoon, and transforms into a butterfly. Also, think about how every … Continue reading →

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