Author Archives: Mark Shields

The Light Changes Everything

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Mark Shields

Starting the day with a frame of mind consisting of fear, confusion, and darkness causes one to lose their edge for a great day. Instead, think of what good things are going on and this will build momentum for a … Continue reading →

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The Best Way Forward

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Mark Shields

Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal … Continue reading →

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Water that Satisfies Forever

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Mark Shields

In John 4:13-14, Jesus answered the question of the woman at the well, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 06-24-2022

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Mark Shields

Today’s poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “A Trace of Faith”. Just a little faith leads to something big. We learn that it grows in our heart and soul to eventually overpower the … Continue reading →

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My Intercessor is My Friend

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Mark Shields

My intercessor is my friend as my eyes pour out tears to God; on behalf of a man he pleads with God as a man pleads for his friend. – Job 16:20-21 It’s hard to accept the old adage “pain … Continue reading →

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