Monthly Archives: January 2023

Ever-Flowing Stream

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Mark Shields

But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. –  Amos 5:24 Within this world, there is always this desire for power as people try to climb the ladder of success. We learned from “The Help … Continue reading →

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The Help to Finish Victoriously

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Mark Shields

We live in a fast paced world and sometimes integrity is superseded by the desire to finish first. The first to release the story, the new idea, or concept even without proper vetting or going through proper testing. This day … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 01-06-2023

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post with the same title at this link. This day with God, keep going even when you think it is over. If trouble comes your way, keep … Continue reading →

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Refuse Not to Move

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Mark Shields

Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. –  Romans 5:3 The lesson learned in “Making Things Happen” is that there is a need be persistent … Continue reading →

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Making Things Happen

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Mark Shields

Joab was a nephew of David and had been a helper for David. He was a commander in the army and someone David depended on for advice. Joab knew that David missed his son named Absalom who had been banished … Continue reading →

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