Author Archives: Mark Shields

This Day And Every Day Will Be A Brighter Day

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Mark Shields

Surely your goodness and love will follow me All the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. – Psalm 23:6 Reading the word of God, we are given examples of how actions … Continue reading →

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From Bad Days To Good Days

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Mark Shields

The weather in Texas can change fast. As these photos I took one winter day at my office demonstrate. In the above photo, the morning was cold with snow. Then the afternoon was sunny and warm as in this second … Continue reading →

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Walk With The Wise

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Mark Shields

He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. – Proverbs 12:20 This day with God, let us know what issues there are and get help from wise people. As we found in “The … Continue reading →

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The Textbook To The Course

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Mark Shields

We continue to participate in the school of wisdom by using the Bible as the textbook to the course. Today, we are in 2 Samuel 20. This day with God, the victory is in our grasp if we keep going … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 01-27-2022

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post Focus on the Way which pointed out that once Joshua died, the Israelites lacked leadership and lost their way. The judges helped the people to understand … Continue reading →

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