Author Archives: Mark Shields

A Thing of Beauty

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Mark Shields

Overcome evil with good by being kind. If wronged, be slow to anger but immediately remember that Jesus died for all. – Ephesians 4:32 David was kind to the handicapped son of Saul as brought out in “Kindness Replicated”. Like … Continue reading →

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Kindness Replicated

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Mark Shields

Like a single wild flower in a field, over the years the seeds produce many flowers just like one act of kindness replicates in God’s people to produce a community of faith. What you make happen for others will be … Continue reading →

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The Lord Brings Victory

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Mark Shields

But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. In “Pathway to Our Purpose”, noted was that God gave David victory wherever he went. This day with God, you are given a victory too … Continue reading →

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Pathway to Our Purpose

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Mark Shields

As we read God’s Word, thoughts are given, ideas are brought out, and a pathway to our purpose removes any doubt about victory. In the previous passage, David prayed after he found out God gave him a purpose. That purpose … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 12-09-2022

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post with the same title at this link. When Jesus was crucified, it was a common occurrence in that society but there was something different about that … Continue reading →

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