Tag Archives: Spiritual Growth

Paul’s Love and Prayers for the Philippians

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mark Shields

In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will … Continue reading →

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Nourished and Uplifted

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Mark Shields

Like nutrients flowing from the root, the very best spiritual nutrition flows from the grace of God, who sent His Son to die for our sins. This divine grace, combined with our heartfelt praise for what He has done, forms … Continue reading →

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Reflections

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Reflections on a pond Reflect with God to grow in faith but reflect on the world And thoughts become blurred. Reflect with God To know what is right Gaining a strong faith To win in…

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Spiritual Living

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Mark Shields

The main thought brought out in the post New Life with Christ was that the believers approached spiritual living as a discipline. They responded by devoting themselves to the apostles’ teachings and to fellowship. In life, sometimes we forget that … Continue reading →

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Greater Is The One Living Inside

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus explains to the rich ruler that worldly wealth can be a hindrance to spiritual growth. As written about in the post Eternal Treasure Jesus explains to him that building treasure in heaven should be our ultimate purpose in life. … Continue reading →

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