Tag Archives: calmness

Hope in the Lord

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Mark Shields

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31 Reflecting on Colossians 1:1-8 as … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Hope | Tagged calmness, Christian Music, Confidence, Creativity, Devotional, Expectation, Gospel Music, Hope, Impact, Inspiration, Love, Power, Praise, Promises, Purpose, Salvation, Soul, Strength, Success, Truth, Worship | 2 Comments

Poetry Friday 09-02-2022

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Kneeling to Pray Gives Strength to Stand” which has thoughts on “The Parable of the Tenants”. One lesson from this parable is that if you accept … Continue reading →

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Accept and Be Helped

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Mark Shields

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him. – Psalm 28:7 Within the post “Kneeling to Pray Gives … Continue reading →

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Kneeling to Pray Gives Strength to Stand

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Mark Shields

Photo Source – “Bing.” Microsoft. N.p., n.d. Web. Images >. In “The Parable of the Tenants” told by Jesus and recorded in Mark 12:1-12, the vineyard is the nation of Israel, the tenants are the religious leaders, and the son is … Continue reading →

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Accept and Be Helped

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Mark Shields

Accept what God is telling you in the song You Say by Lauren Daigle. Many may want to bring you down in this world but God holds you in His arms and says you are AWESOME so trust in what … Continue reading →