Author Archives: Mark Shields

Delight in the Things of God

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Mark Shields

One morning, I drove to work and saw a double rainbow in the sky. I got out of my truck and started walking up the hill to my office when I realized that I left my badge in my truck … Continue reading →

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Participant in the Purpose

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Mark Shields

We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. –  Ephesians 2:10 God has made you to be His hands and feet as brought out in “Special Purpose” … Continue reading →

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Special Purpose

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Mark Shields

Photo Source – “Bing.” Microsoft. N.p., n.d. Web. Images >. We all want to matter or fulfill some purpose. What do you call an elephant that doesn’t matter? Irrelephant!* This day with God as we read Job 25-26, we set out … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 07-22-2022

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Mark Shields

Today’s poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Treasures in Heaven”. Jesus explains that riches make one focus on how to maintain the wealth rather than on God. Jesus enlightens the disciples in the … Continue reading →

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Stay in the Light

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Mark Shields

There are those who rebel against the light, who do not know its ways or stay in its paths. – Job 24:13 My friend, as brought out in “The Light Provides a Future that is Bright”, we are no longer … Continue reading →

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