Tag Archives: Peace

Higher Focus

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Mark Shields

Questions for Reflection Who is God’s servant? What will nations and world leaders say about God’s servant not “looking the part” (see 52:13-15)? Even though Israel is explicitly told why their leader, God’s servant, will not “look the part” of … Continue reading →

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Keep Knowledge

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Mark Shields

My son, pay attention to my wisdom; lend your ear to my understanding, that you may preserve discretion, and your lips may keep knowledge. – Proverbs 5:1-2 Within the post “Paying Attention To His Way”, the challenge put forth is … Continue reading →

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Paying Attention to His Way

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Mark Shields

Much of life is directed by the low standards of this world rather than God’s higher standard. The world wants to mold us into their way with advertisements, and worldly pleasures where achievement is defined by lofty incomes, nice cars, … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional 04-25-2025

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Mark Shields

Our most precious, valued possession and our greatest strength is our relationship with the Lord. In reading John 20:19-31, we are given examples of Jesus appearing to His disciples after His death on the Cross. We get a lift in … Continue reading →

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Fill Your Bucket With God’s Goodness

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Mark Shields

In Him and through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. – Ephesians 3:12 Pointed out in “Spooked by Something New”, sometimes obedience seems like a hardship. We had rather stick to our difficult or complicated … Continue reading →