Tag Archives: Training

Training for Victory

Posted on July 29, 2026 by Mark Shields

The path of the righteous is like a morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. – Proverbs 4:18 The takeaway from Jeremiah 12—and the heart behind A Candle in the Dark—is that we won’t always understand … Continue reading →

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Building a Life to Reach High Standards

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Mark Shields

Train up a child in the way they should go, and when they are old, they will not depart from it. – Proverbs 22:6 God has high standards for our life. Throughout history, only one person met the standard and … Continue reading →

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Start with Prayer

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post Following Instructions for a Successful Day, written about was how Abraham was concerned who his son Isaac would marry so he sends someone to find the perfect mate for his son. Abraham didn’t want him to marry … Continue reading →

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The Reward of His Presence

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Mark Shields

Anything of significance takes so much preparation and time but there is a great reward. Think of studying for a major exam, or all the work it takes to graduate, or practicing for a championship game in sports. Think of … Continue reading →

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Training Takes Effort

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Mark Shields

In reflecting on yesterday’s reading of Zechariah 5-6, there is a choice we make in order to become more like Christ. Training for anything be it in sports or in life takes effort. I mentioned yesterday about going out for … Continue reading →

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