Author Archives: Mark Shields

Questions for Reflection for Studying Psalm 132-138

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Mark Shields

I recently finished questions for reflection from Psalm 128-131. To review where I’ve been over the last few weeks along with a synopsis of the answers, I wrote a post at this link: answers as we step ahead. The next … Continue reading →

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The Model Fatherhood

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Mark Shields

Happy Father’s Day! The picture above was taken Christmas morning 1967. That’s my Dad setting up the race track Santa gave me and that’s me wearing my new football jersey. My sister Tracy is on the  right side of the … Continue reading →

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Drawing People to the Power of God

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Mark Shields

As explained in yesterday’s post, we can be the type of person that connects the power of God to others. What gets in our way at times is that we take ourselves too seriously. Children remind us to just be … Continue reading →

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The Link that Connects the Power of God

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Mark Shields

In Psalm 131, David’s attitude is to be happy in all circumstances. He does not desire to be great in this world but accepts what God has in store for him. This humility and trust in God provides calmness, patience, … Continue reading →

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Hope in the Lord Sets Us Free

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Mark Shields

As explained in yesterday’s post, life can be difficult but with God there is grace and power; hope in the Lord sets us free. Being patient is hard because our mind keeps telling us to give up but hope keeps … Continue reading →

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