Author Archives: Mark Shields

Forgive and Be Forgiven

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Mark Shields

Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. – Luke 6:37 A quality of David we noted in “Stream of Grace” is how he … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Victory

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Mark Shields

Thanksgiving is a time For family and food And an attitude Of gratitude. Football games are viewed And our favorite teams May not always win But one team does it seems. So be grateful For this mystery And how our … Continue reading →

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Stream of Grace

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Mark Shields

We can learn from each other, from the Word, and from sermons about patience and God’s grace. Grace is God’s gift. This kind gift from God is always available. Let us be patient with others and with God’s timing because … Continue reading →

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The Big Picture

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Mark Shields

The Lord foils the plans of the nations; He thwarts the purposes of the peoples. But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, The purposes of his heart through all generations. – Ps 33:10-12 A thought from “Direction from … Continue reading →

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Direction from the Father

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Mark Shields

Leading up to the passage today, Saul and his son Jonathan have been killed in war. Jonathan was David’s best friend and David is in a time of grief. Also, the nation was in turmoil without a king and there … Continue reading →

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