Author Archives: Mark Shields

Guide Me in Your Truth

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Mark Shields

Show me Your ways, Lord, teach me Your paths. Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long. – Psalm 25:4-5 A main point brought out … Continue reading →

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Godly Leaders Needed

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Mark Shields

Dire consequences will occur if a nation is led by leaders who do not follow God’s ways. There is a need to follow leaders of honor and truth rather than those who manipulate with ulterior motives, hidden meanings, and political … Continue reading →

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Sermon Thought – 07/15/2023

Posted on July 15, 2023 by Mark Shields

Across the world, there are great sermons. If you were blessed with a sermon that moved you at a local church or one that you viewed on-line, share in the comments. Here is a thought I received from a sermon … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 07-14-2023

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by “Step Ahead Along the Path” which pointed out that there is a motive for good personal and public behavior. The motive is to give integrity to what we … Continue reading →

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Liberty for You and Me

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Mark Shields

Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. – Galatians 5:1 After Solomon, his son Rehoboam was crowned king but as explained in “Treating … Continue reading →

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