Tag Archives: Bible Study

Higher Standard

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Mark Shields

Much of life is directed by the low standards of this world rather than God’s higher standard. The world wants to mold you with movies, social media, advertisements, and worldly pleasures. Success is defined by lofty incomes, nice cars, or … 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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Keep Running Your Race

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Mark Shields

We are hamstrung in this world at times. Hobbled by situations but a thought from reading Psalm 52 is that the heart of God is for the righteous and the reward belongs to them. Anyone who deceives or lies to … Continue reading →

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What Matters Most

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Mark Shields

The photo was taken back in the mid 1980’s when a friend of mine from my hometown and I went on a trip to Europe. We had recently graduated from college and decided to travel before we got too busy … Continue reading →

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See the Victory

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Mark Shields

No one wins all the time because some are hamstrung … some are hobbled but with Jesus, all is won so see the victory and you will never fail as grace will give power for you to prevail. As we … Continue reading →

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