Category Archives: Purpose

Follow His Way into Your Destiny

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Mark Shields

As we continue our journey into Colossians 1:15-23, we are drawn deeper into the mystery and majesty of Christ—the visible image of the invisible God, the One through whom all things were created and in whom all things hold together. … Continue reading →

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Statements of Faith Friday 11-28-2025

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Mark Shields

As we journey forward into the future God has prepared for us, our statements of faith serve as anchors, ⚓ keeping us grounded and aligned to His Way. Rooted in the powerful truths of Habakkuk 2:5–20, these declarations are more … Continue reading →

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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 →