Tag Archives: Confidence

Thoughts Begin to Flourish into Something of Beauty

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Mark Shields

The Texas Summers are brutal. Around mid-July, you start to notice certain parts of the yard drying up from the sweltering heat and lack of rain. Even with an automatic sprinkler system to irrigate the yard, there is a need … Continue reading →

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Rivers of Living Water

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Mark Shields

On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, rivers of living water … Continue reading →

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True Zeal

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Mark Shields

The sight of two dogs playing together often leads to one common scenario: one dog has a toy, and the other dog wants it. Despite numerous toys being scattered around, the toy in the other dog’s possession seems to hold … Continue reading →

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Rejoice in a Bright Future

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mark Shields

But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. – Philippians 1:18 As mentioned in “Responding to Difficult Situations”, Paul’s writings … Continue reading →

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Responding to Difficult Situations

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mark Shields

This day with God, receive His amazing grace, His love that surpasses all understanding, and be confident because of the unlimited power at work in you. Look forward to each day and believe each tomorrow will get better and better … Continue reading →