Tag Archives: Discipline

Feeding the Soul with Thoughts of a Believer

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post Ready for His Return at all Times I wrote about the need to pay attention to our spiritual health; getting ready for each day by feeding our souls with healthy thoughts and using our abilities to glorify … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Focus, Video | Tagged Discipline, Expectation, Focus, Health, Jesus, Preparation, Savior, Soul, spirituality, Study | 2 Comments

Ready For His Return At All Times

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Mark Shields

As Jesus explains in Luke 12:35-59, we should be ready for His return at all times because it will be when we least expect it (v. 40). If we knew the Lord would be returning within 30 days, we might … Continue reading →

Posted in Focus, Luke, Personal Bible Study | Tagged Discipline, Expectation, Focus, Jesus, Preparation, Soul, Study | 2 Comments

Put Him First and Problems Disperse

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Life can be one big challenge But with God we can manage So let Him do the leading Proceeding on what we are needing. Having courage to make a stand And following what He has…

Posted in Devotionals, Initiative, Poems | Tagged Challenge, Character, Christ, Christian, Courage, Discipline, God, Leadership, Planning, Prayer | 2 Comments

Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 37-40

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, I’ve studied about the reunion of Esau and Jacob and how this was a lesson on handling conflict. We face conflict every day. Maybe it is the driver who is in a hurry and cuts … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Questions for Reflection | Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Conflict, Discipline, Genesis, God, Humanity, Jacob, Jesus, Kindness, Lesson, Life, Reflection, Spiritual Growth | 1 Comment

Commitment to Spiritual Growth

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Mark Shields

The actions of today can have long-term, far-reaching implications in our living for the future. Below are a few actions we can take that effect our future in a positive way: Be decisive and accept Christ as Savior Stay focused … Continue reading →