Author Archives: Mark Shields

Put Faith Into Practice

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Mark Shields

The photo is the Guadalupe River near Gruene Texas. We can see that the water keeps flowing just as God’s grace keeps flowing and flowing. The Spirit then prepares our hearts and minds for God’s Plan. We can reflect on … Continue reading →

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Rest for Your Souls

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Mark Shields

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your … Continue reading →

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Offer Food for the Soul

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Mark Shields

In the summer of 2021, my family spent some time in San Antonio Texas and also visited Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch nearby. We bought some food for the animals to feed them as we drove through the wildlife ranch. The … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 09-23-2022

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Loving God and Neighbor” which shares the most important commandment. Love is life and you never fail as long as love is in your heart so … Continue reading →

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Powerful Designer

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Mark Shields

All I want is to know Christ and the power that raised Him to life. – Philippians 3:10 A takeaway from “Desire to Follow the Plan” is that the complexities of our planet indicate a deliberate and powerful Designer who … Continue reading →

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