Tag Archives: Friendship

The True Friend that Hears Your Needs

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Mark Shields

My intercessor is my friend as my eyes pour out tears to God; on behalf of a man he pleads with God as a man pleads for his friend – Job 16:20-21 Brought out in “Our True Friend” is that … Continue reading →

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Our True Friend

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Mark Shields

The enemy is constantly plotting to get us off track so we need help along the way to stay on the path. This New Year, we can trust God because He has a plan for us that gets us out … Continue reading →

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Reach for the Son

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Mark Shields

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. –  Ephesians 4:32 Written in “Glean Food for the Soul” are some thoughts on the kindness of Boaz towards Ruth. This example of … Continue reading →

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Glean Food for the Soul

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Mark Shields

The harvest is ready and today we glean food for the soul.  As you read Ruth 2, keep in mind about ways to be helpful to each other as neighbors helping neighbors. Striving to be accountable, thoughtful, and helpful to … Continue reading →

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Great Love

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Mark Shields

The first question the women ask the girl in Song of Songs 5:9-16 is how is your beloved better than others? She uses images like radiance describing purity with ruddy denoting passion. She then says his head is purest gold … Continue reading →

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