Tag Archives: Difficulties

From Bad Days To Good Days

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Mark Shields

The weather in Texas can change fast. As these photos I took one winter day at my office demonstrate. In the above photo, the morning was cold with snow. Then the afternoon was sunny and warm as in this second … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Optimism | Tagged Atonement, Bible Study, Difficulties, Optimism, Prayer, Relationship, Weather | 7 Comments

Life has Strains but Hope Remains

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
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Posted in Poems | Tagged Creator, Difficulties, Dreams, Easter, Good Friday, Hope, Vision | Leave a comment

Seed to Succeed

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
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Posted in Poems | Tagged Difficulties, Growth, Holy Spirit, Improvement, Mystery, Nourishment, Poetry, Prayer, Success, victory | Leave a comment

Directed Steps

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Mark Shields

A person’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way? – Proverbs 20:24 A thought from “The Power of Prayer” is that difficult situations strengthen us in the Lord because when we go to … Continue reading →

Posted in Accurate Thinking, Devotionals | Tagged Advice, Devotional, Difficulties, Holy Spirit, Music, Praise, Problems, Thinking, victory, Worship | 1 Comment

The Power of Prayer

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Mark Shields

During setbacks, we have nothing left except to seek guidance from the Lord. The problems we face make us feel that the walls are tumbling in around us but through prayer, we are given a great power that guides us … Continue reading →