Tag Archives: Encouragement

Our Words During Confrontation

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Mark Shields

Reading today in 2 Samuel 19, there is much confrontation. During confrontation, the words we use carry so much power because they can build up or tear down. Using the right words can give a lift in a time of … Continue reading →

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A Thing of Beauty

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Mark Shields

Overcome evil with good by being kind. If wronged, be slow to anger but immediately remember that Jesus died for all. – Ephesians 4:32 David was kind to the handicapped son of Saul as brought out in “Kindness Replicated”. Like … Continue reading →

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Kindness Replicated

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Mark Shields

Like a single wild flower in a field, over the years the seeds produce many flowers just like one act of kindness replicates in God’s people to produce a community of faith. What you make happen for others will be … Continue reading →

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Looking Back at Psalms for Encouragement on the Journey Ahead

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Mark Shields

Over the last month, the journey has taken me through Psalms 42-51. On many occasions, the psalmist was discouraged, depressed or felt cut off from God. The Psalms give encouragement during these times. Below, is food for thought gained from … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 11-04-2022

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Inspiration to Aspiration”. When we aspire to follow God’s plan, we will pray like Jesus did. This will give us instructions for the tasks that need … Continue reading →

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