Tag Archives: Bible Study

Pulling the Load

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Mark Shields

While off during summers going through college, I worked for a local construction company. One summer we worked to repair the roof of the historic train depot pictured above. It was hard work, hot, and gave you motivation to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Courage | Tagged Adversity, Bible Study, Boldness, Courage, Empowerment, Encouragement, Faith, fellowship, Holy Spirit, Hope, Joy, Love, Mission, Photo, Prayer, Purpose, Strength, Unity, victory | 2 Comments

Appreciate Every Minute

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Mark Shields

A sunrise as it peaks through the clouds over the horizon above the sea is a thing of beauty, but God’s greatest creation of all are His people. Let us appreciate every minute enjoying the beauty around us with those … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Rewards | Tagged Bible Study, Boldness, Devotion, Diligence, Discipline, Encouragement, Faith, Grace, Harmony, Humility, Joy, Love, Obedience, Parent, Photo, Prayer, Purpose, Relationships, Rewards, Spouse, Work | 3 Comments

Divine Wardrobe

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Mark Shields

In Colossians 3:12-17, we are invited into a Divine wardrobe—clothing ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience—not as burdens, but as beautiful affirmations of who we are in Christ. This passage lifts our spirits by reminding us that we … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Love | Tagged Anxieties, Bible Study, Compassion, Empowerment, Faith, Gentleness, Grace, Gratitude, Humility, Joy, Kindness, Love, Patience, Peace, Photo, Prayer, Relationships, Unity, victory | 2 Comments

Divine Strategy for Victory

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Mark Shields

The previous passage emphasized the need to set our mind on things above, where Christ is seated in glory, and praise the One True God who loves us beyond measure. His love is not distant or abstract — it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, victory | Tagged Bible Study, Desires, Grace, Hope, Integrity, Love, Mercy, Photo, Prayer, Salvation, Soul, Strategy, Strength, Trust, Unity, victory, Wisdom, Worship | 4 Comments

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 →