Author Archives: Mark Shields

Purpose for Mamas

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Mark Shields

This Mother’s Day, enjoy the video Mamas by Anne Wilson with Hillary Scott. From a sermon of Reverend Steve Ramsdell, the message was that for Mamas, God has a plan and purpose. Just like Mary’s child was a child of … Continue reading →

Posted in Mother's Day, Purpose | Tagged Children, Cross, Grace, Mother's Day, Purpose | 2 Comments

Poetry Friday 05-12-2023

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post Be Led by Love From Above which is a study of Judges 17 when Israel had no leader at the time, and it was an era … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | Tagged Discipline, Faith, Leadership, Mission, Patience, Poetry, Purpose, Strength, victory, Worship | 2 Comments

A Future Shaped By Your Hope

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Mark Shields

Tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. – Romans 5:3-5 A takeaway … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Hope | Tagged Blessing, Devotional, Holy Spirit, Hope, Joy, Optimism, Praise, Worship | 3 Comments

Hope Has a Name

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Mark Shields

Even in hard times, we can have joy because of hope. If life has many broken parts, the light of a new day will rise over the horizon to warm our hearts. As we read Psalm 71 today, keep in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Hope | Tagged Bible Study, Blessing, Holy Spirit, Hope, Joy, Optimism, Photo, Praise, Prayer | 2 Comments

Delight in the Lord

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Mark Shields

Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. – Psalm 37:4 A take away from “Desire to Store Up Encouragement” is that challenges and decisions that require urgent resolutions are more easily handled … Continue reading →