Category Archives: Discipline

✝️ Statements of Faith Friday 08-07-2026

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Mark Shields

Set in the powerful truths of Jeremiah 13, the below declarations are more than words—they strengthen our resolve and renew our hope. Whether spoken aloud or written in a journal, they carry the potential for us to be useful for … Continue reading →

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✨ Thoughts for Thursday 08-06-2026

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Mark Shields

Our thoughts are powerful catalysts, sparking the momentum that propels us forward on the path God has designed. Below is a thought from Jeremiah 13. God made you to be useful for His purpose, uniquely crafted to carry out the … Continue reading →

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Discipline Produces a Harvest of Righteousness and Peace

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Mark Shields

No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. – Hebrews 12:11 Written about in the post “Useful For His Purpose”, … Continue reading →

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Useful for His Purpose

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Mark Shields

After the fall at the Garden of Eve to current times, the world has continued to crash. Did you know that the oldest computer was owned by Adam and Eve. It was an Apple with limited memory. Just 1 byte … Continue reading →

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✨ A Thought from Reflection on Jeremiah 11

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Mark Shields

There is victory with Jesus. We become a champion in God’s eyes and the thrill of being a champion rises from the quiet, faithful labor of following His plan. Below are statements of faith from Jeremiah 11. Let them be … Continue reading →