Author Archives: Mark Shields

Try and Try Again

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Mark Shields

Two are better than one because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!  – Ecclesiastes … Continue reading →

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Sticking To It

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Mark Shields

This day with God, let us take in more of the Word as we focus in on Mark 6:1-13. Jesus had performed so many miracles in Capernaum; calming the sea, healing people, bringing people back to life but when He … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Mark 6-7 

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been reading the book of Mark and receiving a spark to take on the challenges we face. As pointed out in the post “Plentiful Harvest”, our responsibility is to take in the word from … Continue reading →

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The Same Power that Lives in Us

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Mark Shields

The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth. – Psalm 145:18 I remember years ago when my daughter’s iPad would not work. The problem was it had lost its connection … Continue reading →

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The Power of Faith

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Mark Shields

We gain experience in life by observing the things around us. We learn about gravity and when we drop something, it falls to the ground. When we go into deep water, we sink. When we are told bad news and … Continue reading →

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