Author Archives: Mark Shields

Poetry Friday 10-28-2022

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Combined Strength of the Whole”. The thought is that together each individual provides something to the cause. The Holy Spirt provides a means to work together … Continue reading →

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The Currency of the Kingdom

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Mark Shields

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich. – 2 Corinthians 8:9 A thought from “The Place … Continue reading →

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The Place of Grace

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Mark Shields

Over a high vista As we look out. The beauty of Creation Makes us shout. In reading Psalm 47, God is shown to be king over all the earth. Can you imagine God as king over all the nations? Beyond … Continue reading →

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Poise Under Pressure

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Mark Shields

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. – Matthew 11:28 What resonated with me in reading Psalm 46 and writing thoughts in “His Mighty Arms Protect From Harm” is that things … Continue reading →

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His Mighty Arms Protect From Harm

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Mark Shields

The photo is the Brazos River near Waco Texas. Brazos is Spanish for “arms”, short for “Los Brazos de Dios” or “the arms of God.” This day with God, let us take courage as we step ahead with boldness because … Continue reading →