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Created for Good Works

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Mark Shields

We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. –  Ephesians 2:10 Within “Praise for this Day”, the thought was that we are made to be with God … Continue reading →

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Spring of Water

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Mark Shields

Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 10-07-2022

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Victorious Finish” that gave reasons for the forewarnings of Jesus. One take away is to be persistent even when it is hard to be optimistic. Knowledge … Continue reading →

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New Creation

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Mark Shields

If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. – 2 Corinthians 5:17 God created Earth for us and reigns over it but since Adam and Eve, Satan … Continue reading →

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Rest for Your Souls

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Mark Shields

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your … Continue reading →

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