Tag Archives: Discipline

Guidance Now and Into Eternity

Posted on November 12, 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 58:11 Life often presents … Continue reading →

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Reset Button

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Mark Shields

Some days are just tough, and it’s normal to be filled with questions. Reading Habakkuk 1:1-11 reminds us that even faithful people like Habakkuk wrestled with confusion and frustration when life doesn’t make sense. There are moments when we wish … Continue reading →

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Eyes Always On The Lord

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Mark Shields

I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. – Psalm 16:8 Reflecting on Jonah 1 and shared in “From Ordinary to Extraordinary” are valuable lessons about fulfilling our God-given … Continue reading →

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From Ordinary to Extraordinary

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Mark Shields

When we listen to God and follow His direction, what seems ordinary can become extraordinary as He blesses our days with remarkable moments and guides us in ways beyond our expectations. In Jonah 1, we witness this through the experiences … Continue reading →

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Looking Back at Philippians 3 Through 4 for Encouragement on the Journey Ahead

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Mark Shields

With boldness, let us press forward, ever striving for the prize that lies ahead. When our focus remains fixed on what truly matters—anchored in the word of God that brings serenity, unity, and humility—we begin to witness a quiet transformation. … Continue reading →