Category Archives: Focus

Set Your Mind on Things Above

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Mark Shields

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. – Colossians 3:1-2 The post “Grace … Continue reading →

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Grace Pours Endlessly from Above

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Mark Shields

Like a brook that flows with living water, Colossians 2:20 through 3:4 invites us into the mystery with grace that doesn’t trickle but pours endlessly from above. In these verses, Paul reminds us that we have died with Christ to … Continue reading →

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Our Foundation Remains Unshaken

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Mark Shields

I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. – Psalm 16:8 A point made in “Ascent Toward Spiritual Prosperity” is that God calls us to take responsibility for our … Continue reading →

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Ascent Toward Spiritual Prosperity

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Mark Shields

True fulfillment isn’t found in lofty incomes, luxurious cars, or grand houses—it’s discovered in the steady climb toward spiritual assets. Choosing faith over fleeting wealth anchors the soul in something eternal. Nurturing hope cultivates resilience through life’s hardships, offering light … Continue reading →

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Fix Our Eyes on the Unseen

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Mark Shields

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. – 2 Corinthians 4:18 A thought from the post “A Rainbow That Follows a … Continue reading →