Author Archives: Mark Shields

Call to Praise

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Mark Shields

The stimulus for the call to praise in Psalm 66-67 is looking back at the past and what good things God has done so we are encouraged to look forward to the future. Let us be encouraged today as a … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 07-07-2023

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by “Desire the Word”. The thought is that the Devine virtues in the Word of God are a source of nourishment for the soul. The Word will satisfy your … Continue reading →

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Ever-Increasing Glory

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Mark Shields

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from … Continue reading →

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Toward the Eternal Reward

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Mark Shields

The oldest computer was owned by Adam and Eve. It was an Apple with limited memory. Just 1 byte and everything crashed.* Reading today in 1 Kings 11:9-43, we learn that everything around Solomon is beginning to crash. His spiritual … Continue reading →

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Awesome God of Possible

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Mark Shields

Do not forget the covenant I have made with you, and do not worship other gods. Rather, worship the LORD your God; it is He who will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies. – 2 Kings 17:38-39 … Continue reading →

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