Category Archives: Discipline

The Most Excellent Way

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Mark Shields

Those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. – Galatians 5:24-25 There is a definite upside to getting connecting and internalizing the … Continue reading →

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Treasures of Transformation

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Mark Shields

This day with God, let us take in the discipline from His Word found in Titus 3 which explains that our attitude and behavior in society should be to respect authority, be obedient, helpful, considerate, gentle, and peaceful. The grace … Continue reading →

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Grace Polishing the Flaws

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Mark Shields

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. – John … Continue reading →

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Unfinished Masterpiece

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Mark Shields

This day with God, let us take in the discipline from His Word found in 1 Timothy 3:1-13 which explains the characteristics that pastors should have including being faithful to their spouse, being temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, and good teachers … Continue reading →

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Chipping Away

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Mark Shields

But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold. – Job 23:10  As brought out in the post “Lighten the Load”, we need to get rid of that extra baggage … Continue reading →

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