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Poetry Friday 08-19-2022

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Faith Nutrients”.  The lesson for us is that looking good on the outside is not as important as producing spiritual fruit with faith nutrients that grow … Continue reading →

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Contending with Difficulty

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Mark Shields

To you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake. – Philippians 1:29 In the post “Bridge the Gap”, we are reminded of the unjust suffering that … Continue reading →

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Bridge the Gap

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Mark Shields

Life is not easy with hardships, embarrassments, predicaments, and impediments but we must maintain our faith and hope to overcome. These qualities will bridge the gap over the barriers and traps of life. Just like this photo of the Waco … Continue reading →

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Faith Fruitfulness

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Mark Shields

By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? – Matthew 7:16 Some collect the knowledge from God’s word and look good on the outside but fail to produce any fruit. Not … Continue reading →

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Faith Nutrients

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Mark Shields

Some have knowledge about faith and look good on the outside but fail to produce any fruit. Not only is there a need to learn but a need to connect to others and share about God’s Plan. Reading today in … Continue reading →

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