Monthly Archives: December 2022

Poetry Friday 12-16-2022

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by a sermon a long time ago. This day with God, look for stars among you. The star may be a friend to thank, a post to share, or … Continue reading →

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A Thing of Beauty

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Mark Shields

Overcome evil with good by being kind. If wronged, be slow to anger but immediately remember that Jesus died for all. – Ephesians 4:32 David was kind to the handicapped son of Saul as brought out in “Kindness Replicated”. Like … Continue reading →

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Kindness Replicated

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Mark Shields

Like a single wild flower in a field, over the years the seeds produce many flowers just like one act of kindness replicates in God’s people to produce a community of faith. What you make happen for others will be … Continue reading →

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The Lord Brings Victory

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Mark Shields

But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. In “Pathway to Our Purpose”, noted was that God gave David victory wherever he went. This day with God, you are given a victory too … Continue reading →

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Pathway to Our Purpose

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Mark Shields

As we read God’s Word, thoughts are given, ideas are brought out, and a pathway to our purpose removes any doubt about victory. In the previous passage, David prayed after he found out God gave him a purpose. That purpose … Continue reading →

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