Tag Archives: Adversity

Pulling the Load

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Mark Shields

While off during summers going through college, I worked for a local construction company. One summer we worked to repair the roof of the historic train depot pictured above. It was hard work, hot, and gave you motivation to get … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional 01-17-2025

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Mark Shields

A thought from John 15:1-17 is that Jesus is the vine, the Father is the vine dresser, and the disciples are the branches. To produce fruit, there needs to be some pruning by the vine dresser. Look at adversity as … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional 10-25-2024

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Mark Shields

A thought from John 11:45-57 is that there is a need to rely on God for the possible when it seems impossible. When a plot to kill Jesus started, He went to a small village away from the public. He … Continue reading →

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Stay Connected

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Mark Shields

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing”. – John 15:5 Explained in “Connected to the Vine”, Jesus is … Continue reading →

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Connected to the Vine

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Mark Shields

This day with God, we continue the journey into John 15:1-17 as we read God’s Word and seek to offer the most productive Way which is to be unified as one while growing in faith. To be fruitful, we must … Continue reading →

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