Author Archives: Mark Shields

Let Your Light Shine

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Mark Shields

Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. – Matthew 5:16 Even under difficult circumstances, David continued to show confidence in God as explained in the post … Continue reading →

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Live with Confidence

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Mark Shields

David had been on the run away from King Saul. He was tired from running and sought asylum with Achish but was thrown in prison. David pretended to be a mad man and Achish released him so David went to … Continue reading →

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Expectations

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Negative prophecies Can control your life, Destroy confidence, And fill you with strife. Low expectations Can dominate So your attitude Is in a bad state. But you have freedom To make a change Turn negative…

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Nourished with Virtue

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Mark Shields

Jesus replied, ‘What is impossible with men is possible with God. – Luke 18:27  Within the post “Impossible for Us but Possible with God”, explained is how God’s plans for us make the impossible, possible. The gift of Jesus has … Continue reading →

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Impossible for Us but Possible with God

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Mark Shields

Reading Psalms 33, we get an indication that this psalm is designed for corporate worship. The psalmist says to praise the Lord through music and song because the earth is full of his unfailing love (v. 5). The psalmist pictures … Continue reading →

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