Category Archives: Optimism

Keep Spreading the Light

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Mark Shields

The Pharisees tried to trap Jesus by asking what they should do to a woman caught in adultery and if they should follow the Law by stoning her. Jesus said, “Let any one of you who is without sin be … Continue reading →

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The Light Changes Everything

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Mark Shields

Starting the day with a frame of mind consisting of fear, confusion, and darkness causes one to lose their edge for a great day. Instead, think of what good things are going on and this will build momentum for a … Continue reading →

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Stand Up to Pressure with Optimism

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Mark Shields

This photo was taken while on vacation years ago. We were going up Mt. Haleakala which is a dormant volcano on the Hawaiian Island of Maui. Volcanos occur because deep inside the earth there is built up pressure that has … Continue reading →

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Higher Ground

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Mark Shields

David had defeated the giant and the people thought highly of him but Saul became jealous to the point that he wanted to kill David so David thought he had to escape. As we read today 1 Samuel 21, let … Continue reading →

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Confidence in the Lord

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Mark Shields

I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. – Philippians 4:13 The post “Boldly Going to Places that No One Else will Go” gave us an example of the Bible character named Jonathan who had confidence and this … Continue reading →

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