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Press On Toward the Goal

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Mark Shields

Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:13-14 A thought from “Aligned with … Continue reading →

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Aligned with His Purpose

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Mark Shields

There was an eclipse in April 2024, and it was a total eclipse for those in the path of central Texas. The universe designer has set things up so that a small moon gets in the way of a large … Continue reading →

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Things Work Together For Good

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Mark Shields

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. – Romans 8:28 A takeaway from “Accept God’s Help” is that what we start now … Continue reading →

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Accept God’s Help

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Mark Shields

God has a plan to work through people and nations to bring about His purposes, but in reading in Isaiah 17-18, we note that the people did not accept His help. We are given the prophecy of God’s anger being … Continue reading →

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God’s Plan Breaks Through the Darkness

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Mark Shields

For to us a child is born, To us a son is given, And the government will be on hisShoulders.And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 The people were living … Continue reading →