Tag Archives: Endurance

Enduring with Eyes of Faith

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Mark Shields

Scripture: “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus.” – Hebrews 12:1–2 Reflection:Faith is endurance. To keep going, we must fix our eyes on Jesus, not on distractions or difficulties. He is … Continue reading →

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Be On Guard

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Mark Shields

Jesus says, “So be on your guard; I have told you everything ahead of time”.“But in those days, following that distress, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the … Continue reading →

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Give Him the Honor

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Mark Shields

If you focus on God’s promises, you have hope that inspires you to be persistent even when it is hard to be optimistic because your attention is on the reward rather than the difficulty, so you endure. Your mind is … Continue reading →

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Flourish in Faith

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Mark Shields

Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. – Psalm 100:4 God is with us as we experience His power todayTo be victorious.Hoping for allTo receive the sameAs eternal rewardsAre … Continue reading →

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Thought From Devotional This Day 9-29-2023

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Mark Shields

A thought from reading 1 Kings 5 is that when God gives a common purpose like He did for Solomon and Hiram, there is a chemistry and consistency that makes each individual better. One is bound to the other which … Continue reading →

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