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Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Mark Shields

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. – Deuteronomy 31:6 Here’s a link to a poem I wrote … Continue reading →

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Set Free

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Mark Shields

In Psalm 130, the psalmist is concerned about offenses against God and the need for mercy But with God there is forgiveness and nothing can separate us from His love. This is demonstrated with the gift of His son. God … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – Psalm 128 – 131

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Mark Shields

I just finished an amazing journey through Psalm 124-127. You can read about this journey at this link. As I step ahead on this journey through the Bible, the next adventure will take me to Psalm 128-131. Over the next … Continue reading →

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Our Relationship with Family

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Mark Shields

The lesson taught me in the previous reading of Psalm 127 and post at this link is to prepare and plan out my work. Our relationship with God is of highest priority because any work done that is not the … Continue reading →

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Filling the Void

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Mark Shields

In yesterday’s post, some points noted were about being humble, giving credit to those who help with accomplishment, and praising God for our success. Jesus tells us at the end of the Bible in Revelation 22:12 that our reward is … Continue reading →