Tag Archives: Worship

From Ordinary to Extraordinary

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Mark Shields

When we listen to God and follow His direction, what seems ordinary can become extraordinary as He blesses our days with remarkable moments and guides us in ways beyond our expectations. In Jonah 1, we witness this through the experiences … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional 08-22-2025

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Mark Shields

A thought from 1 John 2:18-29 is that because of Jesus, grace flows freely and faith grows steadily, guiding us on a path illuminated by Divine wisdom. The true teacher—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—leads us into deeper understanding as we … Continue reading →

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Give the Gift of All Gifts

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Mark Shields

This day with God, let us give the gift of all gifts – the gift of Jesus! From the post “Invest in the Needs of Others”, Paul reflects on the act of giving, highlighting how generosity is so crucial to … Continue reading →

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Invest in the Needs of Others

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Mark Shields

This photo was taken at a Feed My Starving Children event at my church. We hand-packed meals for starving children around the world. This is the first box of 150,000 food pack meals produced. As with anything done for God’s … Continue reading →

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Think About What is Excellent or Praiseworthy

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Mark Shields

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. – Philippians 4:8 The lesson from … Continue reading →