Tag Archives: History

✨ Thoughts for Thursday 07-16-2026

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Mark Shields

Our thoughts are powerful catalysts, sparking the momentum that propels us forward on the path God has designed. They shape our perspective, energize, direct our steps, and ignite our passion like fuel to a flame as we carry out God’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipline, Thoughts From Devotional | Tagged Athletes, Dedication, Energy, enthusiasm, Focus, History, Joy, Momentum, Passion, Peace, Photo, Priorities, Purpose, Sports, Thoughts From Devotional, victory | 1 Comment

Walking in His Footsteps

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Mark Shields

Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. – Proverbs 13:10 In the study of Obadiah as written about in “Walking in the Light of Truth”, we see that Edom was a nation constantly at … Continue reading →

Posted in Accurate Thinking, Devotionals | Tagged Christian Music, Compassion, Courage, Devotional, Flexibility, Freedom, Gospel Music, Grace, History, Humility, Love Justice, Peace, Praise, Purpose, Thoughts, Truth, victory, Vision, Worship | 1 Comment

Walking in the Light of Truth

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Mark Shields

Just north of Abilene, Texas, the enduring remains of Fort Phantom Hill whisper tales of resilience and time—only stone fireplaces and the stone jailhouse still stand, defying decay. Stone, by its very nature, holds firm through generations, much like the … Continue reading →

Posted in Accurate Thinking, Bible Study | Tagged Bible Study, Compassion, Courage, Flexibility, Freedom, Grace, History, Humility, Love Justice, Peace, Photo, Prayer, Purpose, Thoughts, Truth, victory, Vision | 1 Comment

Thoughts for Thursday 10-30-2025

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Mark Shields

Our thoughts are the fuel that ignites our momentum, steering us on and on toward the destiny God has laid out for us. A thought from Nahum 2 is that a vivid picture is painted and sobering portrait of Nineveh’s collapse—a … Continue reading →

Posted in Thoughts From Devotional | Tagged Chaos, Compass, Destiny, Grace, History, Holy Spirit, Justice, Mercy, Momentum, Photo, Picture, Reflection, Restoration, Scripture, Thoughts, Thoughts From Devotional, Truth, Wisdom | 3 Comments

The Hand of the Lord is Powerful

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Mark Shields

He did this so that all peoples of the earth might know that the hand of the Lord is powerful and so that you might always fear the Lord your God. – Joshua 4:24 We know from previous studies that … Continue reading →