Category Archives: Purpose

Touch the Heights of Excellence

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Mark Shields

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:14 Valuable insights were gained from Paul’s teaching as laid out in “Striving for the Prize”. Some of … Continue reading →

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Striving for the Prize

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Mark Shields

In previous study, we noted that the Apostle Paul presents two kinds of zeal to underscore the transient nature of material possessions in comparison to the eternal value of faith in Jesus Christ. It served as a profound reminder of … Continue reading →

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Press On Toward the Goal

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Mark Shields

Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:13-14 A thought from “Aligned with … Continue reading →

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Aligned with His Purpose

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Mark Shields

There was an eclipse in April 2024, and it was a total eclipse for those in the path of central Texas. The universe designer has set things up so that a small moon gets in the way of a large … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional 03-14-2025

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Mark Shields

A thought from John 18:28-40 is that Jesus has given everyone a mission or purpose. We are to each pray that we find our specific purpose and affirm others as they pursue their important place in His kingdom. Every person … Continue reading →