Tag Archives: Hope

The First Step of the Way

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Mark Shields

The Word of God gives us plans of action so we start there first. Then, we give God our best … the best part of our day! We take in the instructions from His Word and set out to follow … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 5-13-2022

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Mark Shields

The poem on my other blog at Step Ahead was inspired by “Dilute What Pollutes”. Because of Jesus, the future is brighter because rules and regulations do not restrict us since we are free to live our lives according to … Continue reading →

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Maintain Hope During Dark Times

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Mark Shields

Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.  – Psalm 42:11 The take away from “Questions During Dark Times” is … Continue reading →

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Questions During Dark Times

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Mark Shields

Photo Source – “Bing.” Microsoft. N.p., n.d. Web. Images >. Job had been a wealthy man when tragedy struck but he responded well to the first test when he lost his children, his livestock, and his property. The second test was … Continue reading →

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Healing a Broken Heart

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Mark Shields

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. – Psalm 147:3 Within “Rocky Road”, the lesson is that we came into the world with nothing and we leave with nothing. What we do have is the love of God … Continue reading →

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