Author Archives: Mark Shields

Good Judgment Comes From Experience

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Mark Shields

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all those who do His commandments. – Psalm 111:10 Within “Celebrate the Victory” is the account of Uzzah showing disrespect to God by touching the arc. … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the Victory

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Mark Shields

Have you ever noticed how enthusiastic the crowd is at a sporting event? Some people paint their face or dress up in weird outfits.  The picture was taken after a Baylor beat Texas in the final regular season football game … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 12-02-2022

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post with the same title at this link. The takeaway in today’s passage is that when facing difficulty, don’t get discouraged but remain optimistic. The Bible tells … Continue reading →

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Renew Your Strength

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Mark Shields

Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. – Isaiah 40:31 Applying our faith from lessons learned … Continue reading →

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Strength for the Challenge

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Mark Shields

This day with God, we can wake up to the fact that there is an amazing life available now and for eternity. We may have concerns, doubts or worries but we can be assured that we will receive strength for … Continue reading →

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