Author Archives: Mark Shields

Poetry Friday 12-02-2022

Posted on December 2, 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. The takeaway in today’s passage is that when facing difficulty, don’t get discouraged but remain optimistic. The Bible tells … Continue reading →

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Renew Your Strength

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Mark Shields

Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. – Isaiah 40:31 Applying our faith from lessons learned … Continue reading →

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Strength for the Challenge

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Mark Shields

This day with God, we can wake up to the fact that there is an amazing life available now and for eternity. We may have concerns, doubts or worries but we can be assured that we will receive strength for … Continue reading →

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Lead and Achieve

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Mark Shields

Show me Your ways, Lord, teach me Your paths. Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long. – Psalm 25:4-5 The Lord is our leader … Continue reading →

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Show Me Your Way

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Mark Shields

To get to where we want to go, we need directions. The Bible is our instruction manual and living the way many of the characters lived teaches us to lead a life that is meaningful and makes an impact on … Continue reading →

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