Monthly Archives: August 2023

Hope in a New Day

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Mark Shields

A takeaway from Psalm 71 is to never get down because a new day will come around. God’s past action is a basis for hope. When God has been faithful and made good on promises, tell others about it so … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 08-18-2023

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Power Hitter” which gave some good suggestions for leadership. If there is pressure to perform because of taking on a leadership role, pass it on to … Continue reading →

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There Will Be Peace When You Are Done

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Mark Shields

The Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works. – Matthew 16:27 Reading in 1 Kings 19 with thoughts shared in “The Rewards Await … Continue reading →

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Rewards Await Those Who Know God Is Great

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Mark Shields

The giraffe gets food from way up high like God’s Word feeds us with power from way up high. Take in the lessons learned for the rewards await those who know God is great. Be encouraged for help is on … Continue reading →

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The Power Works Within

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Mark Shields

Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us. – Ephesians 3:20 The nation of Israel worshiped idols instead of the ONE true … Continue reading →

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