Tag Archives: Righteousness

✨ Thoughts for Thursday 04-30-2026

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Mark Shields

In Jeremiah 1:11-19, we’re reminded that the courage to speak God’s Way is not just a calling—it’s a catalyst. Like the tender bloom of an olive branch in spring, God’s Word begins quietly but powerfully, stirring within us and blossoming … Continue reading →

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Guidance Now and Into Eternity

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Mark Shields

The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. – Isaiah 58:11 Life often presents … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Overcome Difficulty | Tagged Chaos, Christian Music, Devotional, Difficulty, Discipline, Eternity, Frustration, Gospel Music, Guidance, Hope, Justice, Love, Patience, Peace, Praise, Purpose, Repentance, Restoration, Righteousness, Worship | 1 Comment

Reset Button

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Mark Shields

Some days are just tough, and it’s normal to be filled with questions. Reading Habakkuk 1:1-11 reminds us that even faithful people like Habakkuk wrestled with confusion and frustration when life doesn’t make sense. There are moments when we wish … Continue reading →

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My Intercessor is My Friend

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Mark Shields

My intercessor is my friend as my eyes pour out tears to God; on behalf of a man he pleads with God as a man pleads for his friend. – Job 16:20-21 As pointed out in “The Importance of Our … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Our Relationship with God

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Mark Shields

As we approach our reading of Nahum 3, it’s important to understand the context in which this prophetic chapter unfolds. The book of Nahum presents a vivid vision of the fall of Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, portrayed as the … Continue reading →