Tag Archives: Mercy

Wisdom from Above

Posted on October 21, 2026 by Mark Shields

The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. – James 3:17 Growing up, we lived about 120 miles from my grandparents but … Continue reading →

Posted in Accurate Thinking, Devotionals | Tagged Christian Music, Devotional, Experience, Gospel Music, Knowledge, Love, Mercy, Peace, Prayer, Thoughts, Truth, Wisdom, Worship | 5 Comments

✝️ Statements of Faith 10-16-2026

Posted on October 16, 2026 by Mark Shields

The ONE who shaped the heavens and spoke galaxies into being, also shapes our life with purpose and beauty. Set in the powerful truths of Jeremiah 22, Here are Statements of Faith to lift the heart from brokenness to God-crafted … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipline, Statement of Faith | Tagged Beauty, Character, Discipline, Empowerment, Galaxies, Glory, Grace, Heaven, Masterpiece, Mercy, Purpose, Renewal, Restoration, Statements of Faith, Strength, Truth, Wisdom | 2 Comments

Shaped Through Seasons

Posted on October 14, 2026 by Mark Shields

No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. – Hebrews 12:11 Like a flawed piece of marble in the hands … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Discipline | Tagged Beautiful, Character, Christian Music, Devotional, Discipline, Gospel Music, Grace, Love, Masterpiece, Mercy, Motivation, Peace, Prayer, Purposeful, Righteousness, Strength, Testimony, Worship | 2 Comments

Master Sculptor

Posted on October 12, 2026 by Mark Shields

Michelangelo spent two and a half years shaping the statue of David from a block of marble that other artists had rejected as flawed, and in that long, patient labor is a picture of our own spiritual formation. Like stone … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Discipline | Tagged Art, Beauty, Bible Study, Character, Discipline, Effort, Grace, Justice, Leadership, Masterpiece, Mercy, Michelangelo, Patience, Photo, Prayer, Purpose, Restoration, Righteousness, Sculptor | 2 Comments

🎵 Worship Song Sunday Inspired by Jeremiah 20

Posted on October 4, 2026 by Mark Shields

My heart has leaned into the study of Jeremiah 20 to build something that lasts—not just for today, but for every tomorrow. I’ve sought truth that stirs me now, igniting a deeper desire to walk in God’s Way. And I’ve … Continue reading →