Author Archives: Mark Shields

Enlightenment

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
We all look forwardTo a worldly promiseOf a great futureBut let’s be honest. The world has a wayOf finding a fault,Opening a woundAnd adding in salt. But enlightenmentGives sight to the blindWith a Godly promiseBranded…

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Promises

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Mark Shields

And the Words of the Lord are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold refined seven times. – Psalm 12:6 As brought out in the post “Count on It”, the promises of the Old Testament will be fulfilled … Continue reading →

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Count On It

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Mark Shields

This day with God will be amazing because what is stated in the Bible always comes about so let us take in the Word found in Mark 9:2-13 to learn from the past, walk in the present, and receive encouragement … Continue reading →

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Clear Perspective

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Mark Shields

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will. … Continue reading →

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Bridge to Eternity

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Mark Shields

The photo above is the Waco Suspension Bridge. It was built for the purpose of crossing the time-consuming and sometimes dangerous ordeal of circumventing the Brazos River near Waco Texas. It supported commerce and was a crossing point as they … Continue reading →

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