Author Archives: Mark Shields

Power of the Spirit

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Mark Shields

This photo was taken at our family farm. My sister and brother-in-law are showing their grandchild how to fly a kite. The resistance of the wind makes a kite fly and for a society to get to a higher level … Continue reading →

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Calming the Storm

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Storms of anxiety, Storms of sorrow, Will be calmed with A better tomorrow. Replaced with faith As confidence grows Because He’s with you And always knows. So step ahead my friend And be of good…

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Doers of the Word

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Mark Shields

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. – James 1:22 Let us follow the Way together like pointed out in “Unity in the Plan”. God’s plan for us which was implemented by Jesus Christ and … Continue reading →

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Unity in the Plan

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Mark Shields

God the Father can help plan out each day and set things up so we can go places that we once only dreamed about. As we read today in Ephesians 1:1-14, seek to grow rich in grace through Christ the … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for the Study of Ephesians 1 through 3

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Mark Shields

The journey through the book of Ruth has come to a close and now the journey will go into the book of Ephesians. Paul sends this letter to the church at Ephesus which is a huge city and the epicenter … Continue reading →

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