Author Archives: Mark Shields

Obligations

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
In Old Testament times, Words to the listener Was as binding As a signature. Not meeting commitments Meant a broken trust And the relationship Went totally bust. Today’s leaders Should be held to account In…

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Doers of the Word

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Mark Shields

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. – James 1:22 A take-away from reading God’s Word as described in the post “Useful Faith” is that faith is not the only quality we need. The Israelites … Continue reading →

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Useful Faith

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Mark Shields

Reading today in 1 Samuel 4, the Word of God will be absorbed into our heart and set our mind ready so that goodness naturally flows outward much like water overflows from a waterfall. Our faith will be applied in … Continue reading →

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Applying the Word

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Mark Shields

The Word of God is living and active. – Hebrews 4:12 Shared in the post “Grow to Know” was how Samuel listened to the Lord. In the same way, we can listen to the Lord by reading and reflecting on … Continue reading →

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Grow to Know

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Mark Shields

Photo Source – Bing Images This day with God, we will grow to know Him by learning from the past, being attentive to the present, and prepared for the future as we reflect on His Word. Reading in 1 Samuel … Continue reading →

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