Tag Archives: Beauty

✝️ Statements of Faith 10-16-2026

Posted on October 16, 2026 by Mark Shields

The ONE who shaped the heavens and spoke galaxies into being, also shapes our life with purpose and beauty. Set in the powerful truths of Jeremiah 22, Here are Statements of Faith to lift the heart from brokenness to God-crafted … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipline, Statement of Faith | Tagged Beauty, Character, Discipline, Empowerment, Galaxies, Glory, Grace, Heaven, Masterpiece, Mercy, Purpose, Renewal, Restoration, Statements of Faith, Strength, Truth, Wisdom | 2 Comments

Master Sculptor

Posted on October 12, 2026 by Mark Shields

Michelangelo spent two and a half years shaping the statue of David from a block of marble that other artists had rejected as flawed, and in that long, patient labor is a picture of our own spiritual formation. Like stone … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Discipline | Tagged Art, Beauty, Bible Study, Character, Discipline, Effort, Grace, Justice, Leadership, Masterpiece, Mercy, Michelangelo, Patience, Photo, Prayer, Purpose, Restoration, Righteousness, Sculptor | 2 Comments

Plans to Give You Hope

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Mark Shields

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. – Jeremiah 29:11 Some thoughts written in the post “Hope in … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Faith | Tagged Beauty, Christian Music, Devotional, Dreams, Faith, Gospel Music, Hope, Joy, Justice, Love, Patience, Peace, Praise, Redemption, Reflection, Renewal, Restoration, Truth, Vision, Worship | 3 Comments

Hope in the Light of God’s Truth

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Mark Shields

The book of Joel in the Bible gives hope in the light of God’s truth and is a powerful call to reflection, repentance, and renewal. Joel 3 builds upon the themes established earlier in the book, examining the justice of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Faith | Tagged Beauty, Bible Study, Dreams, Faith, Hope, Joy, Justice, Love, Patience, Peace, Photo, Praise, Prayer, Redemption, Reflection, Renewal, Restoration, Truth, Vision, Worship | 2 Comments

Remain Strong and Burst into Song

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Mark Shields

They raise their voices, they shout for joy; from the west they acclaim the Lord’s majesty – Isaiah 24:14 Difficult situations provide the opportunity for God to defy the odds and we can be a part of the victorious side … Continue reading →