Author Archives: Mark Shields

Journey to Eternity

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Mark Shields

The above photo is the Waco Suspension Bridge which was built for the purpose of crossing the time-consuming and sometimes dangerous ordeal of circumventing the Brazos River near Waco Texas. It supported commerce and was a crossing point of the … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 03-15-2024

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the book of 1 Kings. The nations of Israel was in a low point and needed a leader. The book of 1 Kings is a promise that from … Continue reading →

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The Truth is with You

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Mark Shields

Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. – Joshua 1:9 A lesson from “Take Courage” is that Jesus was not afraid at all … Continue reading →

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Take Courage

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Mark Shields

There will be times when life is difficult. There will be those against us who don’t want to hear the Truth or can’t handle the Truth. They will whisper fear in our ear to frighten or scare. Know that during … Continue reading →

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Brought to Complete Unity

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Mark Shields

I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one – I in them and you in me – so that they may be brought to complete unity. – John 17:22-23 … Continue reading →