Tag Archives: Obedience

A Rainbow That Follows a Storm

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Mark Shields

In Jonah 4, God uses a simple plant to illustrate His reason for showing mercy, reminding us that His wisdom and compassion extend far beyond our understanding. Just as He provided the plant to teach Jonah, He continues to offer … Continue reading →

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Share The Good News

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Mark Shields

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. – 2 Timothy 3:16-17 As shared in ”Fulfilling Our Mission”, the … Continue reading →

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Fulfilling Our Mission

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Mark Shields

Looking back so far at the Journey through the book of Jonah. God called Jonah to go to Nineveh and warn its people of their sinful ways, offering them a chance to turn back to Him. However, Jonah resisted this … Continue reading →

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Eyes Always On The Lord

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Mark Shields

I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. – Psalm 16:8 Reflecting on Jonah 1 and shared in “From Ordinary to Extraordinary” are valuable lessons about fulfilling our God-given … Continue reading →

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From Ordinary to Extraordinary

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Mark Shields

When we listen to God and follow His direction, what seems ordinary can become extraordinary as He blesses our days with remarkable moments and guides us in ways beyond our expectations. In Jonah 1, we witness this through the experiences … Continue reading →