Tag Archives: Discipline

Flourish Like a Well-Watered Garden

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Mark Shields

The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. – Isaiah 58 This day with … Continue reading →

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The True Essence of Faith

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Mark Shields

Taking some time and being obedient with daily quiet time, prayer, and planning is a sure way to successfully get ready for the challenges each day brings. This day with God as we read Isaiah 58, let us allow God’s … Continue reading →

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Stay Following the Way

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Mark Shields

They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship to the breaking of bread and to prayer. – Acts 2:42 From the post “Following the Light”, the thought is that light shows the details … the good and … Continue reading →

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Following The Light

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Mark Shields

Light shows the details … the good and the bad. God is like light that makes things visible. Light shows us what’s ahead and God is all about what is ahead. Reading 1 John 1:5 through 2:6, there are contrasting … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional 10-04-2024

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Mark Shields

A thought from John 10:22-42 is that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who is here with you as a friend, who reveals himself, and brings out the best in you. Jesus is your intercessor and friend. This day, feel His … Continue reading →

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