Tag Archives: Courage

Poise Under Pressure

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Mark Shields

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. – Matthew 11:28 What resonated with me in reading Psalm 46 and writing thoughts in “His Mighty Arms Protect From Harm” is that things … Continue reading →

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His Mighty Arms Protect From Harm

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Mark Shields

The photo is the Brazos River near Waco Texas. Brazos is Spanish for “arms”, short for “Los Brazos de Dios” or “the arms of God.” This day with God, let us take courage as we step ahead with boldness because … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 08-12-2022

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Preparing For Action” about the documented record of Jesus entering Jerusalem for Holy Week. It took a lot of courage for Jesus to come into Jerusalem … Continue reading →

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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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