Author Archives: Mark Shields

Walk With The Wise

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Mark Shields

He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. – Proverbs 12:20 This day with God, let us know what issues there are and get help from wise people. As we found in “The … Continue reading →

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The Textbook To The Course

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Mark Shields

We continue to participate in the school of wisdom by using the Bible as the textbook to the course. Today, we are in 2 Samuel 20. This day with God, the victory is in our grasp if we keep going … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 01-27-2022

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post Focus on the Way which pointed out that once Joshua died, the Israelites lacked leadership and lost their way. The judges helped the people to understand … Continue reading →

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Goodness From A Good Heart

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Mark Shields

A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full … Continue reading →

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Our Words During Confrontation

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Mark Shields

Reading today in 2 Samuel 19, there is much confrontation. During confrontation, the words we use carry so much power because they can build up or tear down. Using the right words can give a lift in a time of … Continue reading →

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