Category Archives: Applied Faith

Put Faith Into Practice

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Mark Shields

The photo is the Guadalupe River near Gruene Texas. We can see that the water keeps flowing just as God’s grace keeps flowing and flowing. The Spirit then prepares our hearts and minds for God’s Plan. We can reflect on … Continue reading →

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Continue the Sense of Wonder

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Mark Shields

Plant good seeds and the good food of the Spirit will bring rich blessings. Continue the sense of wonder the gospel offers for you daily and share with others. The enthusiasm will be contagious and the harvest will be plentiful. … Continue reading →

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Greatness of God Expressed in Nature

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Mark Shields

This day with God, we seek to discover the wonder of the world around us and share this wonder with others. We continue to take in the Word of God and hope to share thoughts that are useful for teaching … Continue reading →

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Give the World Back to God

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Mark Shields

Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor you. –  Psalm 86:11 Explained in “Traits of the New Character” is that before God came … Continue reading →

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Traits of the New Nature

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Mark Shields

Before Jesus, humanity had a big problem but Jesus pushed the human race forward with traits of the new nature and changed the world for the better. He gave us the helper known as the Holy Spirit. The Spirit is … Continue reading →

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