Author Archives: Mark Shields

Poetry Friday 03-10-2023

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by The Boomerang Effect. Getting what you want in the wrong way is short term and inconsistent. History tells us that there is usually a negative boomerang effect. On … Continue reading →

Posted in Kindness, Pleasing Personality, Poems | Tagged Efficient, History, Kindness, Legacy, Music, Poetry, Praise, Productive, Worship | Leave a comment

Give Thanks in All Circumstances

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Mark Shields

Rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Brought out in “Trust in the Lord” was the poise of David when oppressed, in fear, … Continue reading →

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Trust in the Lord

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Mark Shields

In the movie “Back to the Future Part II”, Marty went into the future and bought a sports almanac that had all the scores. He would use this to place bets on games when he got back into the present. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Optimism | Tagged Adversity, Bible Study, Difficulties, Faith, Movie, Optimism, poem, Poise, Prayer, Trust | 6 Comments

Take Courage in the Fight

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Mark Shields

Do not be terrified, or afraid of them. The Lord your God, who is going before you, will fight for you. – Deuteronomy 1:29 From the post “Scary Situations”, noted was that there are times when it seems the challenge … Continue reading →

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Scary Situations

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Mark Shields

When we were younger, we had no fear. We had the courage to do anything but some things we did may not have been so smart. When we reach a certain age, it’s like being a kid again but with … Continue reading →