Author Archives: Mark Shields

Focused on the Awesome

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Mark Shields

Much of our life is directed by the low standards of this world rather than God’s higher standard. Success is defined by lofty incomes, nice cars, or an expensive house instead of vast spiritual assets like faith, hope, and love! … Continue reading →

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Praise Sparks Actions

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Mark Shields

A devotional thought from reading Psalm 65 is that a person’s praise of God is based on the wonders of His creation. The seas, the land, and the mountains which are worthy of praise. The crops of the land that … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 06-30-2023

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by “Run the Race to the Finish Line”. Noted is that God and the Word are related because they were from the beginning and last forever. Let us set … Continue reading →

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Arise and Synergize

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Mark Shields

His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, and I could not. – Jeremiah 20:9 Arise and synergize today with this thought received from the questions … Continue reading →

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Enthusiasm Multiplies

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Mark Shields

This day with God, let’s start living as a child of God with encouragement and enthusiasm! Live each day with passion and purpose because He is with us always. Let’s have faith in a future beyond what could be imagined … Continue reading →

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