Author Archives: Mark Shields

Hope For Brighter Days Ahead

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Mark Shields

I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, And I have been saved from my enemies. – Psalms 18:3 In life, there are all these negative emotions like jealousy, fear, frustration, and anxiety. They become our enemies but … Continue reading →

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Negative Energy Spews Up

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Mark Shields

This picture was taken while going up Mt. Haleakala located on the Hawaiian Island of Maui. It’s now a dormant volcano but was responsible for forming most of Maui.  Deep inside the earth, there is all this built up negative … Continue reading →

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A Calm Soul Is Made Whole

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Mark Shields

Disruptions in life can throw you off and put you in terrible consequences. The poem of David recorded in Psalm 55 was written during a time when his world was crumbling around him, but he reacted with optimism because he … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 03-24-2023

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post ” Courage to Step Ahead” written to inspire courage as you apply your faith. With grit, determination, and looking to God who fights for you, things … Continue reading →

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Victorious Finish

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Mark Shields

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 A main thought from “Starting this Day on the Right Path” is that life is not always fair but you can … Continue reading →

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