Tag Archives: Character

Taking in More Spiritual Food

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Mark Shields

Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance, character, and character, hope. – Romans 5:3 Taking in more spiritual food and less junk food is a great idea for shedding … Continue reading →

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Freedom Found by Laying Burdens Down

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Mark Shields

In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness. – Titus 2:7 In the post “Freedom is Found”, the dominant theme is the importance of maintaining integrity. Freedom is found when we … Continue reading →

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Freedom is Found

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Mark Shields

The dominant theme of Psalm 26 is the importance of maintaining integrity. Unfortunately in society today, there is so much misinformation. Leaders make promises even though they know they can’t keep these promises and it hurts a lot of people. … Continue reading →

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His Words Remaining in You

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Mark Shields

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. – John … Continue reading →

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Hitting the Target

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Mark Shields

Israel was falling into moral decline because none of the leaders called the people back to God. Reading in Hosea 7-8, the nation missed the target and is portrayed as a cake not turned over. On one side, they were … Continue reading →

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