Category Archives: Optimism

Poetry Friday 04-21-2023

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post Reflect the Light which is about how there may be times those around us let us down but it doesn’t pay to be discouraged. We can … Continue reading →

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Hope For Brighter Days Ahead

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Mark Shields

I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, And I have been saved from my enemies. – Psalms 18:3 In life, there are all these negative emotions like jealousy, fear, frustration, and anxiety. They become our enemies but … Continue reading →

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Negative Energy Spews Up

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Mark Shields

This picture was taken while going up Mt. Haleakala located on the Hawaiian Island of Maui. It’s now a dormant volcano but was responsible for forming most of Maui.  Deep inside the earth, there is all this built up negative … Continue reading →

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Give Thanks in All Circumstances

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Mark Shields

Rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Brought out in “Trust in the Lord” was the poise of David when oppressed, in fear, … Continue reading →

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Trust in the Lord

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Mark Shields

In the movie “Back to the Future Part II”, Marty went into the future and bought a sports almanac that had all the scores. He would use this to place bets on games when he got back into the present. … Continue reading →

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