Author Archives: Mark Shields

Let Us Absorb the Ways of the Lord

Posted on August 16, 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 Like noted in the post … Continue reading →

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Path to Excellence

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Mark Shields

I remember one time when my wife and I put an office chair together. We struggled because some of the parts didn’t line up. The product was defective and things didn’t fit together. When things don’t line up, we don’t … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 08-12-2022

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Preparing For Action” about the documented record of Jesus entering Jerusalem for Holy Week. It took a lot of courage for Jesus to come into Jerusalem … Continue reading →

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Eternal Blessings

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Mark Shields

Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who … Continue reading →

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Reward of Heaven

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Mark Shields

We seek You every day; In in You we believe, Thankful for Your provision, And grateful for all we receive. Today, we are reading Job 30 and remembering that Job’s past included a large family and significant wealth.  In his … Continue reading →

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