Author Archives: Mark Shields

The Lord is My Rock

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Mark Shields

The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. – Psalm 18:2 Many things in this world are built … Continue reading →

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Maintain Integrity

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Mark Shields

Photo Source – “Bing.” Microsoft. N.p., n.d. Web. Images >. Job responded well to the first test when he lost his children, his livestock, and his property. The second test we observe today in reading Job 2 is painful sores from … Continue reading →

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Healing a Broken Heart

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Mark Shields

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. – Psalm 147:3 Within “Rocky Road”, the lesson is that we came into the world with nothing and we leave with nothing. What we do have is the love of God … Continue reading →

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Rocky Road

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Mark Shields

Photo Source – “Bing.” Microsoft. N.p., n.d. Web. Images >. In life, things can get rocky. We can be going down the road and obstacles get in the way to block our progress. I read this joke that ask this question, … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 4-28-2022

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Mark Shields

The poem at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by “Let Him In The Boat”. The photo was taken while traveling in Europe with a high school friend. We had both graduated from college and had some time available … Continue reading →

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