Author Archives: Mark Shields

Clean with the Unseen

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Mark Shields

And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love but the greatest of these is love. – 1 Corinthians 13:13 The take away from the post “Dilute What Pollutes” is that love comes before rules and regulations. Jesus is inside … Continue reading →

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Dilute What Pollutes

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Mark Shields

This day with God will be amazing as we read Mark 7:14-30 and let the Son shine on us so we reflect the light providing sunshine into the lives of others. In today’s passage, the Pharisees had complained to Jesus … Continue reading →

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Embrace Grace

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on This Day With God – A Spiritual Journey:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.…

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Momentum Toward the Destination

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on This Day With God – A Spiritual Journey:
Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near. – Isaiah 55:6 I remember riding my bike as a kid when all of…

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Impacting Lives

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Tricked by deceitfulness Through bad information Overloading my thoughts With much hesitation. My day starts out Disordered or cruddy Until I get with God For a time of study. To empty the past That’s been…

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