Tag Archives: Treasure

Persistence in the Whirlwind of Life

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Mark Shields

Life can be a whirlwind but we covet opportunities to verify the unbelievable and be a witness for others. There are obstacles and setbacks but we must keep going, be patient, and persistent at not letting them get us off … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional 04-26-2024

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Mark Shields

Jesus went to Jerusalem for Passover. In the temple courts he saw people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money (v. 14). A takeaway from John 2:13-25 is that Jesus provides more than any worldly … Continue reading →

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Reaching Forward to Those Things Which are Ahead

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Mark Shields

Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:13-14 The Waco Suspension Bridge was … Continue reading →

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Journey to Eternity

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Mark Shields

The above photo is the Waco Suspension Bridge which was built for the purpose of crossing the time-consuming and sometimes dangerous ordeal of circumventing the Brazos River near Waco Texas. It supported commerce and was a crossing point of the … Continue reading →

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Advocate

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Mark Shields

Jesus tells His disciples, “If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever.” – John 14:15-16 As explained in “Treasure Beyond … Continue reading →

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