Tag Archives: Faith

Benefits of Discipline

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Mark Shields

This day with God, let us rejoice that our heavenly Father loves us so much that He accepts us as His child and His discipline provides benefit to us. Reading in Hebrews 12:1-13, the author tells us to throw off … Continue reading →

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Run the Race with Perseverance

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Mark Shields

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. – Hebrews … Continue reading →

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Next Leg of the Relay Team

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Mark Shields

This day with God will be amazing because through Christ we have peace in knowing that we belong on the team. We are building our faith stronger and stronger to run the next leg of the relay team. Reading today … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward to Long Term Eternal Rewards

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Mark Shields

Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.  My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place … Continue reading →

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Eternal Paradise

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Mark Shields

Inch by inch anything is a cinch because of confidence in God. We can trust in God’s plan for us and expect good to happen! In today’s passage, the attitude of those whom God made promises was one of optimism … Continue reading →

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