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Thought From Devotional 05-09-2025

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Mark Shields

John 21:15-25 beautifully illustrates the transformative power of love and redemption. In this passage, Jesus restores Peter after his denial, asking him three times, “Do you love me?”—a poignant parallel to Peter’s three denials. This exchange highlights that love is … Continue reading →

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Share the Good News

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mark Shields

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”. – Isaiah 52:7 As brought out in the post … Continue reading →

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Lift to New Heights

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mark Shields

The picture above was taken some years ago at the Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo. After we spent some time at the fair, we went to the Joe Nichols concert. The next day, it was great weather … as … Continue reading →

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Inner Strength Discovered Helps Us Go Forward

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mark Shields

Let us, then, feel very sure that we can come before God’s throne where there is grace. There we can receive mercy and grace to help us when we need it. – Hebrews 4:16 From the post “Return to the … Continue reading →

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Return to the Lord

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Mark Shields

I remember riding my bike as a kid and suddenly, I stopped going anywhere and looked down to see that the chain had slipped off. It’s the same with our day, if we don’t begin our day with God, the … Continue reading →

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