Category Archives: Focus

Gratitude for the Completed Work

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Mark Shields

I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. – John 17:4 Explained in “Redemptive Work Finish” is that Jesus devoted His entire life to every detail of God’s plan as laid out … Continue reading →

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Redemptive Work Finished

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Mark Shields

If we focus on God’s promises, we have hope that inspires us to be persistent even when it is hard to be optimistic because our attention is on the reward rather than the difficulty so we endure. Our mind is … Continue reading →

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Beyond Mediocre

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Mark Shields

Let us acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to acknowledge Him. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth. –  Hosea … Continue reading →

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Number One

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Mark Shields

Priorities are made and choices are made. Many times, opportunities to grow in faith are set aside but this day with God, let us make Jesus our number one as we grow our faith beyond just the mediocre. It was … Continue reading →

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Noticing What You See

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Mark Shields

Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children … Continue reading →

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