Tag Archives: Compassion

Poetry Friday 07-28-2023

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by “Building Memories Together” which reminded that Christian living is becoming the person God wants us to be. Seeking out and taking in what is appropriate but rejecting what … Continue reading →

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The Lord is My Rock

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Mark Shields

The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. – Psalm 18:2 Many things in this world are built … Continue reading →

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Maintain Integrity

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Mark Shields

Photo Source – “Bing.” Microsoft. N.p., n.d. Web. Images >. Job responded well to the first test when he lost his children, his livestock, and his property. The second test we observe today in reading Job 2 is painful sores from … Continue reading →

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Affirmation to Step Ahead in Faith

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Mark Shields

Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. – 1 Thessalonians 5:13 The take away in the post “Building Memories Together” is that Christian living is becoming the person God … Continue reading →

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Build Memories Together

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Mark Shields

Neighbors need to get to know each other, build each other up, and build memories together. This photo was taken before a July 4th parade in my neighborhood in 2009. The kids on their bikes now have their own cars. … Continue reading →

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