Blog

We should always be so careful what we allow into our minds and heart but never is it more important than when all the wheels are coming off. At Shields of Strength we are taking a stand that potentially has devastating consequences for our mission. Failure isn’t an option and we are not immune to fear. Fear knocks on the door of my heart non stop. Playing truth in music into my ears in a way it blocks everything else out helps me so much. We should never stick our head in the sand or hide from …

It’s incredibly important that we depend on dependable people when we need help-and we all need help. When I’m looking for a true expert, I’m looking for someone who will ask me lots of questions and not assume anything is true....even if they are sure they already know the answer. I’m looking for someone who is less worried about how smart they appear, and more worried about helping make sure I understand the simplicity of their expertise. I’m looking for someone who is more worried about findi …

The truth is way too important to ignore, but it’s also very powerful. So is God’s Word. When we have something so powerful, we should be carful how we deliver it. You don’t have to hit someone hard with a freight train in order to get their attention. Normally, all they have to do is see it coming, sometimes they need to be bumped by it, and as a last resort, they may need to be challenged with it. Our responsibility is to deliver the truth in a way someone is most likely to receive it. Not jus …