Category Archives: Desire

Rivers of Living Water

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Mark Shields

On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, rivers of living water … Continue reading →

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True Zeal

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Mark Shields

The sight of two dogs playing together often leads to one common scenario: one dog has a toy, and the other dog wants it. Despite numerous toys being scattered around, the toy in the other dog’s possession seems to hold … Continue reading →

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Accomplish What God Desires

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Mark Shields

As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so … Continue reading →

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Seeking God with Eagerness

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Mark Shields

Thinking about the past of Israel, God had brought His people out of Egypt after being in bondage. Then Assyria oppressed them. At the time of today’s passage, the people were still captive in Babylon, but the way to freedom … Continue reading →

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Desire and Prayer

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Mark Shields

For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.  – Philippians 2:13 Mentioned in “Setting Sail on a New Day”, begin each day by opening God’s word. Like a ship’s sails … Continue reading →

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