Author Archives: Mark Shields

The Place of Grace

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Mark Shields

Over a high vista As we look out. The beauty of Creation Makes us shout. In reading Psalm 47, God is shown to be king over all the earth. Can you imagine God as king over all the nations? Beyond … Continue reading →

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Poise Under Pressure

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Mark Shields

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. – Matthew 11:28 What resonated with me in reading Psalm 46 and writing thoughts in “His Mighty Arms Protect From Harm” is that things … Continue reading →

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His Mighty Arms Protect From Harm

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Mark Shields

The photo is the Brazos River near Waco Texas. Brazos is Spanish for “arms”, short for “Los Brazos de Dios” or “the arms of God.” This day with God, let us take courage as we step ahead with boldness because … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 10-21-2022

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “God Speed”. Jesus had the ability to know things before they even happened. As believers, we have the advantage if this same power through the Holy … Continue reading →

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The Spirit Lives in YOU

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Mark Shields

Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you? – 1 Corinthians 3:16. The main point of “The Temple” is that all who accept Christ as Savior become a temple or church where … Continue reading →

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