Tag Archives: Blessings

Work Toward Dreams with Determination

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Mark Shields

Life is short so set sail on your destination. Go places you never thought you could go. Dream big and work toward your dreams with determination. Then as you accomplish what you set out to do, take the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Great Transformation Over Time

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Mark Shields

The picture above was taken during a winter storm in 2021. The picture below was taken during the summer of that same year. In a short time, great transformation can occur. With God by your side, you can set out … Continue reading →

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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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There In Every Prayer

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Mark Shields

One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: “Power belongs to you, God, and with you, Lord, is unfailing love”; and, “You reward everyone according to what they have done.” – Psalm 62:11-12 A takeaway from “Trust in … Continue reading →

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Trust in Yaweh

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Mark Shields

When we make a comeback after a bad day and keep at it, the reward is always much more so if we keep our eye on the reward, the breaks will start going our way. David was going through some … Continue reading →

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