Tag Archives: Virtue

Statements of Faith Friday 11-28-2025

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Mark Shields

As we journey forward into the future God has prepared for us, our statements of faith serve as anchors, ⚓ keeping us grounded and aligned to His Way. Rooted in the powerful truths of Habakkuk 2:5–20, these declarations are more … Continue reading →

Posted in Hope, Purpose, Statement of Faith | Tagged Friendliness, Grace, Hope, Integrity, Love, Purpose, Statements of Faith, Truth, Virtue | 1 Comment

Think About What is Excellent or Praiseworthy

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Mark Shields

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. – Philippians 4:8 The lesson from … Continue reading →

Posted in Accurate Thinking, Devotionals | Tagged Christian Music, Confidence, Contentment, Devotional Thoughts, Excellence, Faith, Focus, Gospel Music, Grace, Hope, Love, Praise, Praiseworth, Purpose, Summer, Truth, Virtue, Worship | 1 Comment

Thoughts Begin to Flourish into Something of Beauty

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Mark Shields

The Texas Summers are brutal. Around mid-July, you start to notice certain parts of the yard drying up from the sweltering heat and lack of rain. Even with an automatic sprinkler system to irrigate the yard, there is a need … Continue reading →

Posted in Accurate Thinking, Bible Study | Tagged Bible Study, Confidence, Contentment, Excellence, Faith, Focus, Grace, Hope, Love, Photo, Praise, Praiseworth, Prayer, Purpose, Summer, Thoughts, Truth, Virtue, Worship | 3 Comments

Our Fortress

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Mark Shields

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him. – Psalm 28:7 Noted in “Strengths and Weaknesses” is that … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Strength | Tagged Devotional, Faithfulness, Photo, Power, Praise, Prayer, spirituality, Strengths, Treasure, Virtue, Worship | 3 Comments

Strengths and Weaknesses

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Mark Shields

We all have strengths and weaknesses. It’s the simple things that make a big difference and like the simple tool called the shovel, we may think our individual God given strength is not that important but when combined with many … Continue reading →