Tag Archives: Persistence

Thought From Devotional This Day 10-13-2023

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Mark Shields

A thought from reading 1 Kings 8:1-21 is how King Solomon built the temple of God with a plan, with patience, and with persistence. These are the same qualities we need as we build our life by trusting in the … Continue reading →

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Trust in Jesus During Weakness

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Mark Shields

You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast because he trust in You. –  Isaiah 26:3 Studied in “Staying on the Path” is how King Solomon built the temple of God with a plan, with patience, and … Continue reading →

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Staying on the Path

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Mark Shields

When we follow the Way as the Spirit guides, we will get to where we need to go so let us keep focused on the path provided and for ways we are guided. This day with God as we read … Continue reading →

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Refuse Not to Move

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Mark Shields

Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. –  Romans 5:3 The lesson learned in “Making Things Happen” is that there is a need be persistent … Continue reading →

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Making Things Happen

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Mark Shields

Joab was a nephew of David and had been a helper for David. He was a commander in the army and someone David depended on for advice. Joab knew that David missed his son named Absalom who had been banished … Continue reading →

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