Tag Archives: Challenges

Inspiring Lift for Difficult Days

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Mark Shields

In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul. – Psalm 94:19 The post “Brighter Tomorrow” gave a lesson in stepping ahead of dark times by finding solutions. Before the dark times get darker, we can … Continue reading →

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Brighter Tomorrow

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Mark Shields

A golden sunset that pierces through and colors the clouds may give an inspiring lift after a difficult day. The picture of a sunset was taken only about three miles from my house at Woodway Park in Waco Texas. There … Continue reading →

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Patience in Your Trials

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Mark Shields

Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. – James 1:2-4 David was … Continue reading →

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Champions Go the Distance

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Mark Shields

We may not feel good at times, we may feel lonely, we may feel inferior or just physically worn out but these are trials we go through that ultimately make us stronger. We face resistance in life but it builds … Continue reading →

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The Outcome of Faith

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Bitten by sin By the snake that slivered But thanks to the Lord We’ve been delivered. Away from the enemy, He gives victory By accepting the Lord There’s liberty. Following the plan And making a…