Tag Archives: enthusiasm

Toward the Reward

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Mark Shields

My grandfather used to say, “This world and one more”. The current world is not perfect, but the other one is because it is the perfect place in heaven beyond what we could imagine. Questions for Reflection: What are the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Rewards | Tagged Bible Study, Confidence, Courage, Discernment, enthusiasm, Eternity, Heaven, Hope, Joy, Optimism, Peace, Photo, Prayer, Purpose, Rewards, Strength, Truth, Worship | 4 Comments

From Desolation to Restoration

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Mark Shields

God helps us overcome difficulty by providing us with a model to follow in Jesus who helps us to understand what God wants from us and how our faith should affect our lives. Take inspiration from this poem to help … Continue reading →

Posted in Overcome Difficulty, Poems | Tagged Difficulty, enthusiasm, Grace, Holy Spirit, Life, Poetry, Praise, Prayer, Savior, Sunset, Truth | 1 Comment

Share the Love of God

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Mark Shields

This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Love | Tagged Blessings, Confidence, Courage, Devotional, enthusiasm, Holy Spirit, Hope, Love, Motivation, Photo, Praise, Prayer, Treasure, victory, Wisdom, Worship | 1 Comment

Hear and Follow the Word

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Mark Shields

This day with God, let us hear and follow the Word. Let us use the power available because of Jesus and rely on the direction given by the Holy Spirit rather than our own course. Let us look forward to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Love | Tagged Bible Study, Blessings, Confidence, Courage, enthusiasm, Holy Spirit, Hope, Love, Motivation, Photo, Praise, Prayer, Treasure, victory, Wisdom | 3 Comments

Respond With Excitement

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Mark Shields

His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, and I could not. – Jeremiah 20:9 A thought from “Heart Like A Burning Fire” is that when … Continue reading →