Monthly Archives: December 2023

Poetry Friday 12-15-2023

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Mark Shields

The Christmas Spirit increases in pace at this time of the year inspiring this poem at my other blog Step Ahead.   Photo Source – “Bing.” Microsoft. N.p., n.d. Web. Images >.

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Believe and Worship

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Mark Shields

For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed – a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”- Romans 1:17 This day with God, read the … Continue reading →

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Live by Faith

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Mark Shields

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God (John 1:1). Jesus is the living Word of God so every time we read the Word, God is with us to illuminate all … Continue reading →

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Noticing What You See

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Mark Shields

Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children … Continue reading →

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Seeing Things with New Eyes

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Mark Shields

Much of life is directed by the low standards of this world rather than seeing God’s higher standard. The world wants us to be molded by movies, social media, advertisements, and worldly pleasures. This day with God, let us see … Continue reading →

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