Monthly Archives: January 2022

Spiritual Journey through 1 Samuel 17 through 22

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been looking at ways to apply the word found in 1 Samuel 17-22 and sharing some thoughts that not only can benefit you now but also help the next generation too! The greatest of … Continue reading →

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The Flowing Stream of Grace

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The flowing stream That springs from above Comes to heal the soul Out of His Love. It is called grace; The ever flowing stream That keeps going, Coming to redeem. For everyone Is important So…

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Walking in the Truth

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Mark Shields

It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father commanded us. – 2 John 4 The Way of Jesus guides us to truth. It may be the road less … Continue reading →

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The Way of Truth

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Mark Shields

The decisions we make have a big impact on the future. That’s why we need to be people of integrity and character. The best way to achieve this aim is to follow the way of truth by constantly gaining wisdom … Continue reading →

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Stand Up to Pressure with Optimism

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Mark Shields

This photo was taken while on vacation years ago. We were going up Mt. Haleakala which is a dormant volcano on the Hawaiian Island of Maui. Volcanos occur because deep inside the earth there is built up pressure that has … Continue reading →

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