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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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Thought From Devotional 05-02-2025

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Mark Shields

Jesus invites us to begin each day with a heart of prayer and a willingness to obey His calling, trusting that He will guide us through every decision. Reflecting on John 21:1-14, we are reminded of His boundless power to … 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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