Author Archives: Mark Shields

Cultivate the Garden

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Mark Shields

Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. – Psalm 100:4 Some thoughts from reading 2 Timothy 4 were written about in the post “Flourish in Faith”. Paul was at … Continue reading →

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Flourish in Faith

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Mark Shields

Reading in 2 Timothy 4, there is a sense of urgency for Paul because the ministry has had some deserters. They needed to regroup before his death which was nearing. He is in a Roman prison being persecuted and is … Continue reading →

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Led by the Spirit

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Photo taken 06/04/2018 – Water Fall at Garvan Woodland Gardens near Hot Springs Arkansas The actions of the past Led down the wrong way As many loved evil And were led astray. But life gave…

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Things Fall into Place with Grace

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Mark Shields

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.  – 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Some of the main points taken form … Continue reading →

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Higher Ground

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Mark Shields

This day with God, we read in 2 Timothy 3 for guidance in resisting what is contradictory in the secular world. Lack of respect of the Truth has so many negative effects on society like disobedience, ungratefulness, and abusiveness. There … Continue reading →

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