Author Archives: Mark Shields

Leadership Being Passed On

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Mark Shields

The photo was taken at the homecoming parade of my high school. It’s a tradition built over the years when classmates get together to decorate a float and share in the memories of the past. The location I took this … Continue reading →

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Teach Them

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Mark Shields

Once again Jesus went out beside the lake. A large crowd came to him, and he began to teach them. – Mark 2:13 The Master teacher was charming as large crowds came to Him to learn. An important take away … Continue reading →

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Reaching Way Up High

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Mark Shields

The giraffe gets food by reaching way up high like God’s word feeds us from way up high. This day with God, let us continue our study by reading 1 Kings 1 as we reach way up high to gather … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection of 1 Kings 1-7

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Mark Shields

The journey through Psalms 52 – 72 has given encouragement for the journey ahead that will now take us into the book of 1 Kings for a while. We will continue to gain insight from God’s Word in order to … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 05-19-2023

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post Stone Last Forever which is a study of Judges 18. The takeaway from this study is that we need to have more than just a symbolic … Continue reading →

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