Category Archives: Optimism

Refrain From Mundane

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Mark Shields

For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign Lord will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations. – Isaiah 61:11 The lessons from God’s word nourishes the … Continue reading →

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Receiving Abundant Blessings

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Mark Shields

There is always a joyful ending with God by our side. The advantage of living a life with God is the poise gained to withstand adversity. The attitude embraced is one of gratitude because of the help received to obtain … Continue reading →

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Share the Good News

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mark Shields

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”. – Isaiah 52:7 As brought out in the post … Continue reading →

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Lift to New Heights

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Mark Shields

The picture above was taken some years ago at the Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo. After we spent some time at the fair, we went to the Joe Nichols concert. The next day, it was great weather … as … Continue reading →

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Inner Strength Discovered Helps Us Go Forward

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mark Shields

Let us, then, feel very sure that we can come before God’s throne where there is grace. There we can receive mercy and grace to help us when we need it. – Hebrews 4:16 From the post “Return to the … Continue reading →

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