Author Archives: Mark Shields

Poetry Friday 12-22-2023

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead called “Emmanuel” which means God is with us and there is no better way to look forward to Christmas and the New Year than to know that our Creator is with … Continue reading →

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Intercessor

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Mark Shields

My intercessor is my friend as my eyes pour out tears to God; on behalf of a man he pleads with God as a man pleads for his friend.  –  Job 16:20-21 Pointed out in “Help Along the Way” is … Continue reading →

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Help Along the Way

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Mark Shields

We need friends to help along the way. The enemy is constantly plotting to attack us, divide us, and create conflict. To put up road blocks in our way, but we can trust God to remove those road blocks and … Continue reading →

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Have Life to the Full

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Mark Shields

Jesus says in John 10:10, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” From “Following The Good Shepherd”, noted is that Jesus is the … Continue reading →

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Following the Good Shepherd

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Mark Shields

Reading today in John 10:1-21, Jesus used a figure of speech to help the Pharisees understand who He is, but many continued to be confused (v. 6). He told them that the sheep know the true shepherd because they recognize … Continue reading →

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