Tag Archives: Blessings

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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Endure Distress So He Can Bless

Posted on March 29, 2023 by Mark Shields

The reason for leap year was to adjust the calendar so the seasons would not be totally out of whack. The picture above was taken during a winter storm in 2021. The picture below was taken during the summer of … Continue reading →

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I Take Refuge

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Mark Shields

Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, For in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings Until the disaster has passed. – Psalm 57:1 A thought from “The Shadow of … Continue reading →

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