Author Archives: Mark Shields

Goodness From A Good Heart

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Mark Shields

A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full … Continue reading →

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Our Words During Confrontation

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Mark Shields

Reading today in 2 Samuel 19, there is much confrontation. During confrontation, the words we use carry so much power because they can build up or tear down. Using the right words can give a lift in a time of … Continue reading →

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Accept The Help

Posted on January 24, 2023 by Mark Shields

Give us aid against the enemy, for human help is worthless. With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies. – Psalm 60:11-12 David and his son Absalom were at war. We noted the character … Continue reading →

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Love Is The Key

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Mark Shields

We can use technology to make a positive impact on our life. Just a click away are scriptures, sermons, Christian blogs, and uplifting music. To help win battles in life, we need to hear more of the uplifting, the amazing, … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 01-20-2023

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post with the same title at this link about how the Israelites had escaped slavery in Egypt and finally made it to the Promised Land but didn’t … Continue reading →