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Stepping Ahead To A Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Mark Shields

We rise earlyAs the day beginsSetting prioritiesAnd seeking wins.Thoughts are clear,Concerns are sorted out,Advice is given,And there is no doubt.Planning next stepsAnd connecting the dots Knowing the missionBy gathering thoughts.Meeting challengesWith a great defenseFor the Lord is with usGiving confidence. … Continue reading →

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Diving Into the Deep Waters and Obeying Orders

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Mark Shields

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. –  Colossians 2:6-7 In the study … Continue reading →

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A Jump of Faith

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Mark Shields

I remember when I was just learning how to swim. The instructor taught us how to swim forward and lift our heads out for air. Then how to float on our backs and swim backward. Then how to dive. First, … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional 12-20-2024

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Mark Shields

A thought from John 13:36 through 14:11 is that things were cloudy for the disciples at the Last Supper when Jesus said He would be with them for just a little longer and the disciples didn’t completely understand. In life, … Continue reading →

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Certain Victory with Thee

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Mark Shields

He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you. “So, we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” – Hebrews 13:5-6 A main thought from “Way … Continue reading →

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