Author Archives: Mark Shields

Questions for Reflection for Study of Psalm 38-41

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Mark Shields

We can change our outlook from being downcast to great joy by simply beginning our day with prayer and offering praises to our Lord. The mission of this blog is to offer opportunities to do just that along with ideas … Continue reading →

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Reflections

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Reflections on a pond Reflect with God to grow in faith but reflect on the world And thoughts become blurred. Reflect with God To know what is right Gaining a strong faith To win in…

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Celebrating Progress

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Mark Shields

Commit your way to the Lord;    trust in Him and He will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,    Your vindication like the noonday sun. – Psalm 37:5-6  As pointed out in the … Continue reading →

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True Reward

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Mark Shields

David was up in age when writing Psalms 37 and his experiences in life qualified him to give us an informed comparison between the righteous life and the wicked life. The righteous obtain the true reward while the wicked may … Continue reading →

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Refuge in the Shadow of His Wings

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Mark Shields

For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a … Continue reading →

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