Tag Archives: Courage

Brighter Days Ahead

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Mark Shields

And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. –  Romans 5:5 Our faith keeps pushing us along to better days … Continue reading →

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Renewed Day by Day

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Mark Shields

Hope brings light in darkness like the gleaming rays of a morning sunrise to cheer us on in faith; giving assurance of a brighter day ahead. Today, we are reading Job 11. Another friend of Job named Zophar assumes that … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 4-28-2022

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Mark Shields

The poem at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by “Let Him In The Boat”. The photo was taken while traveling in Europe with a high school friend. We had both graduated from college and had some time available … Continue reading →

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Calming the Storm

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Storms of anxiety, Storms of sorrow, Will be calmed with A better tomorrow. Replaced with faith As confidence grows Because He’s with you And always knows. So step ahead my friend And be of good…

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Doers of the Word

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Mark Shields

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. – James 1:22 Let us follow the Way together like pointed out in “Unity in the Plan”. God’s plan for us which was implemented by Jesus Christ and … Continue reading →

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