Tag Archives: Contentment

Think About What is Excellent or Praiseworthy

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Mark Shields

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. – Philippians 4:8 The lesson from … Continue reading →

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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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Growing in Grace

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Mark Shields

Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The post “Married or Single” has some thoughts and reasons for marriage. Either single or married, God thinks you are AWESOME! You can use the skills you … Continue reading →

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Married or Single

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Mark Shields

Christians in Corinth were surrounded by sexual temptation so marriage was advised if a person could not control themselves (v. 9). Paul explains in 1 Corinthians 7:1-24 that he was single and considered it a gift but conceded that each … Continue reading →

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Preparing the Way

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Mark Shields

We are told in Luke 3:1-20 that John began his preaching in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar. His purpose was to bring the message of repentance, prepare the way for the Lord, and share the Good … Continue reading →