Tag Archives: Humility

Desire to Follow the Plan

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Mark Shields

From the beginning of the book of Job, we know that Job lost his children, his livestock, and his property. Then he was subject to more trials with painful sores from the soles of his feet to the crown of … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 07-08-2022

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Mark Shields

Today’s poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Impact the World for the Better”. Let us think of ways to help cut out what is bad in life and let in what is good. … Continue reading →

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The Unseen is Eternal

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Mark Shields

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. – 2 Corinthians 4:18 The post “Power Hitter” gave some good suggestions for leadership. … Continue reading →

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Power Hitter

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Mark Shields

A baseball player must keep their eye on the ball and this day with God, we will keep our eye on the ONE who can make all things possible. Let us create in our mind a picture of what we … Continue reading →

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Gain the Victory

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Mark Shields

Give us aid against the enemy, for human help is worthless. With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies. – Psalm 60:11-12 The post “Coming Together” highlighted how Gideon overcame adversity throughout his life … Continue reading →

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