Tag Archives: Prayer

God’s Love Covers the Rough Spots

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Mark Shields

What has happened to you because of God’s love? How will seeing God affect you? What is the result of this hope in your daily living? With Jesus we have a clean slate like waking up to the first snow … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Hope | Tagged Bible Study, Devotion, Dreams, Faith, Grace, Hope, Joy, Love, Photo, Prayer, Seasons, Sunrise, Worship | 3 Comments

Thought From Devotional 01-31-2025

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Mark Shields

A thought from John 15:18-27 is that people will tell us we will never be triumphant but let us not listen to them. The presence of the Counselor will stabilize our life against the world’s hatred. Let us have the … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Devotional | Tagged Advocate, Counselor, Courage, Devotional Thought, Grace, Leadership, Photo, Prayer, Repentance, Truth, victory | 2 Comments

Toward the Reward

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Mark Shields

My grandfather used to say, “This world and one more”. The current world is not perfect, but the other one is because it is the perfect place in heaven beyond what we could imagine. Questions for Reflection: What are the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Rewards | Tagged Bible Study, Confidence, Courage, Discernment, enthusiasm, Eternity, Heaven, Hope, Joy, Optimism, Peace, Photo, Prayer, Purpose, Rewards, Strength, Truth, Worship | 4 Comments

Step Ahead in the Light

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Mark Shields

Our mood is always lifted by the positive affirmation God gives us through His Son. Billy Graham once quoted: “I have good news! God knows you and takes active concern in your life. God thinks you are so bright and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Love | Tagged Affirmation, Anger, Anxieties, Bible Study, Inspiration, Joy, Love, Neighbors, Peace, Photo, Prayer, quotes, Story, Worship | 3 Comments

Following The Light

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Mark Shields

Light shows the details … the good and the bad. God is like light that makes things visible. Light shows us what’s ahead and God is all about what is ahead. Reading 1 John 1:5 through 2:6, there are contrasting … Continue reading →