Tag Archives: Kingdom

Thought From Devotional 03-14-2025

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Mark Shields

A thought from John 18:28-40 is that Jesus has given everyone a mission or purpose. We are to each pray that we find our specific purpose and affirm others as they pursue their important place in His kingdom. Every person … Continue reading →

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Reaching Forward to Those Things Which are Ahead

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Mark Shields

Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:13-14 The Waco Suspension Bridge was … Continue reading →

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Journey to Eternity

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Mark Shields

The above photo is the Waco Suspension Bridge which was built for the purpose of crossing the time-consuming and sometimes dangerous ordeal of circumventing the Brazos River near Waco Texas. It supported commerce and was a crossing point of the … Continue reading →

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Invite Everyone to Feast in His Kingdom

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Mark Shields

Several lessons are taught in Luke 14:1-24 of which I wrote some thoughts in the post Being Inclusive. One of these lessons is that we should include everyone to feast in the kingdom of God. Some will let us down … Continue reading →

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The Reason

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Mark Shields

The lesson for me in reading Luke 9: “Understanding the Kingdom” is that greatness is achieved through humility because then there is sincerity and a dependence on God. There is plenty of work to be done in this world and … Continue reading →