Tag Archives: Flourish

The Thrill of Being a Champion

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Mark Shields

Think about the energy of a stadium on game day—crowds pouring in, faces painted, jerseys on, voices ready to roar. Fans endure freezing winds, long lines, and late nights because their loyalty to the team runs deep. Their commitment is … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Discipline | Tagged Bible Study, Blessing, Character, Commitment, Compassion, Conviction, Devotion, Discipline, Endurance, Energy, enthusiasm, Flourish, Hope, Joy, Loyalty, Obedience, Peace, Photo, Prayer, Prosperity, Team, Unity, victory, Wisdom | Leave a comment

Faith is Certain of What We Do Not See

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Mark Shields

How are mountains able to see? They peak. [1] With faith, we peek into the future to keep us going in the present. Faith gained on Sunday will pull us through on Monday so we can step ahead into Tuesday, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Faith | Tagged Bible Study, Eternity, Faith, Flourish, Healing, Hope, Joy, Love, Peace, Photo, Possibilities, Power, Prayer, Restoration, Soul, Strength, Trust, Wisdom | 2 Comments

Statements of Faith Friday 02-06-2026

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Mark Shields

Set in the powerful truths of Colossians 2:1-7, these declarations are more than words—they strengthen our resolve and renew our hope because we help us become deeply rooted in Christ, growing in the mystery of His life within us, discovering … Continue reading →

Posted in Accurate Thinking, Statement of Faith | Tagged Character, Confidence, Empowerment, Flourish, Grace, Growth, Guidance, Hope, Knowledge, Mystery, Nourishment, Prayer, Soul, Statements of Faith, Strength, Treasures, Truth, Wisdom | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Poems, Thanksgiving | Tagged Endurance, Faith, Flourish, Gospel, Kindness, Ministry, Poetry, Prayer, Purpose, Reward, Spirit | 1 Comment

Poetry Friday 09-09-2022

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Don’t Get Bitten” which has a great lesson taught by Jesus. The lesson is to use our common sense when the world wants to bite us … Continue reading →