Author Archives: Mark Shields

Hearts On Fire Going Forward

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Mark Shields

His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, and I could not. –  Jeremiah 20:9 The aim for you as a follower of Christ is to … Continue reading →

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Call To Praise

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Mark Shields

The stimulus for the call to praise in Psalm 66-67, is looking back at the past and what good things God has done so this gives enthusiasm going forward. Let us all be encouraged today as a child of God … Continue reading →

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The Right Path

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Mark Shields

A thought from a devotional on Psalm 58 is that you can start this day on the right path by first going to God in prayer and listening to the voice of Truth. This voice will remove roadblocks and lay … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 04-21-2023

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post Reflect the Light which is about how there may be times those around us let us down but it doesn’t pay to be discouraged. We can … Continue reading →

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Grow The Fruit Of The Spirit

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Mark Shields

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. – Galatians 5:22-23 The thought from “Spiritual Summits” is to reflect on the past, hope for … Continue reading →

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