Tag Archives: Bible Study

Focus on the Right Path

Posted on November 2, 2026 by Mark Shields

Reading today Jeremiah 25, the people were not focused on the right path. Noted is that Jeremiah had spent twenty‑three long years lifting his voice, calling his generation away from empty idol worship and the deceptions that dulled their devotion … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Focus | Tagged Bible Study, Courage, Creation, Faith, Focus, Grace, Hope, Humility, Love, Mercy, Obedience, Photo, Power, Prayer, Purpose, Scripture, Strength, Vision, Wisdom, Wonder | 2 Comments

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Posted on October 26, 2026 by Mark Shields

During the days of Jeremiah, the nation was shaped by voices that had no business leading anyone. Those in authority—men who should have guarded the people—were instead guiding them into darkness. They operated like con men and scammers, cloaked in … Continue reading →

Posted in Applied Faith, Bible Study | Tagged Bible Study, Decisions, Difficulty, Faith, Guidance, Hope, Integrity, Justice, Leadership, Obedience, Peace, Photo, Prayer, Protection, Purpose, Renewal, Restoration, Society, Strength, Trust, Vision | 4 Comments

Snakes in the Grass

Posted on October 19, 2026 by Mark Shields

Sometimes along the path of life, we can come upon snakes that slither quietly through the grass, waiting for the right moment to strike. Some dangers are obvious, but others hide in plain sight—venomous influences disguised as helpers, guides, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Accurate Thinking, Bible Study | Tagged Bible Study, Blessings, Character, Deception, Decisions, Dreams, Experience, Faith, Guidance, History, Hopes, Integrity, Justice, Leadership, Lessons, Peace, Photo, Prayer, Righteousness, Thoughts, Truth, victory | 4 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

Stepping Ahead into the Incredible Future

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Mark Shields

Stepping Ahead into each chapter of God’s Word feels like stepping onto holy ground with a bold, steady stride. There’s a certain expectancy in the air—a sense that God is stirring something right here in the present, inspiring the heart … Continue reading →