Author Archives: Mark Shields

Keep Running Your Race

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Mark Shields

We are hamstrung in this world at times. Hobbled by situations but a thought from reading Psalm 52 is that the heart of God is for the righteous and the reward belongs to them. Anyone who deceives or lies to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Devotionals, Thoughts From Devotional | Tagged Bible Study, Endurance, Faith, Grace, Hope, Love, Prayer, Reward, victory | 2 Comments

Poetry Friday 03-03-2023

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post ”Coming Together” that highlighted how Gideon overcame adversity throughout his life to do great things for God. As leader, his people achieved their aims and stepped … Continue reading →

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Getting To The Destination

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Mark Shields

The first step to getting to our destination is being focused on the way to God as pointed out in the scripture above. If we pay attention to the things of this world, we become stressed and confused. We are … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Focus | Tagged Controlled Attention, Devotional, Europe, Faith, Grace, Photo, Priorities, Switzerland, Worship | 4 Comments

What Matters Most

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Mark Shields

The photo was taken back in the mid 1980’s when a friend of mine from my hometown and I went on a trip to Europe. We had recently graduated from college and decided to travel before we got too busy … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Focus | Tagged Bible Study, Controlled Attention, Europe, Faith, Grace, Photo, Prayer, Priorities, Switzerland | 2 Comments

Love Wins

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Mark Shields

But l am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever. – Psalm 52:8 A lesson from “See the Victory” is that the heart of God is for … Continue reading →

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