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Poetry Friday 05-26-2023

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “The Spirit Encircles the Heart” which points out that some happenings are so horrible that they make us wake up from ill-advised indifference.  We need to … Continue reading →

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Confidence in the Way

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Mark Shields

In Him and through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. – Ephesians 3:12 A major thought from “Leadership Being Passed On” is to have confidence in the Way of God. The Holy Spirit will help … Continue reading →

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Leadership Being Passed On

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Mark Shields

The photo was taken at the homecoming parade of my high school. It’s a tradition built over the years when classmates get together to decorate a float and share in the memories of the past. The location I took this … Continue reading →

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The Right Path

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Mark Shields

A thought from a devotional on Psalm 58 is that you can start this day on the right path by first going to God in prayer and listening to the voice of Truth. This voice will remove roadblocks and lay … Continue reading →

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Victorious Finish

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Mark Shields

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 A main thought from “Starting this Day on the Right Path” is that life is not always fair but you can … Continue reading →

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