Author Archives: Mark Shields

The Word

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Mark Shields

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. – John 1:1-2 Like in the post “Formula for Discipleship”, the method seems simple but to apply it seems to stump us at … Continue reading →

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Formula for Discipleship

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Mark Shields

The Light continues to shine and like a ripple within the water that grows into a wave, what starts small begins to spread into something bigger to make an impact on the world. Within John 1:35-51, we get a formula … Continue reading →

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Leadership Being Passed On

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Mark Shields

In 1 Kings 2, leadership is being passed from one generation to the next. David gave Solomon some instructions as his reign was coming to an end and he passes on instructions from the Lord to the next generation. A … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 09-08-2023

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Regard for the Lord” that has thoughts on setting out in a new direction. If things are wrong in our life, we can seek solutions to … Continue reading →

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New and Improved Beginning

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Mark Shields

Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him”. – John 1:32 Noted in “Sail Away with Gusto”, John the Baptist gave his testimony, and we can too. We … Continue reading →

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