Tag Archives: Challenges

Pressing Challenges

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Mark Shields

From Psalm 70, David’s appeal to God was made because he was in a difficult time as his enemies had him where they wanted him. We may not have enemies coming after us but there are pressing challenges to take … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 05-29-2023

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Mark Shields

This Memorial Day, a poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post Withstand the Test of Time about the need to accept God’s Way and be obedient to His will so you can build your … Continue reading →

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Delight in the Lord

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Mark Shields

Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. – Psalm 37:4 A take away from “Desire to Store Up Encouragement” is that challenges and decisions that require urgent resolutions are more easily handled … Continue reading →

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Desire to Store Up Encouragement

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Mark Shields

This photo reminds me how the water collects from rain or from melting snow from the surrounding mountains to create this amazing lake named Lake Tahoe. This day with God, we will store up encouragement from God’s Word to be … Continue reading →

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Whispers of Fear in the Ear

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Mark Shields

When I was younger, I didn’t have many fears. I was like the kid in the photo with the courage to do anything but some things I did may not have been so smart. Now that I’ve reached a certain … Continue reading →

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