Tag Archives: Inspiration

Strengthened in Faith as a Child

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Mark Shields

Be encouraged because you are a child of God. Live each day knowing He is with you always and knowing the future with God will be beyond what you could imagine. Reading in Ephesians 5:1-20, the admonition of verse one … Continue reading →

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Praise for Our Days

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Mark Shields

God is concerned For our well-being And all His creation; His love is so freeing. He turns winter of life Into a new spring; Thawing out coldness; New growth He brings. The Holy Spirit Like the wind blowing, Stirs up … Continue reading →

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Plentiful Harvest

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Plant the word in your heart And follow the Son of Man With thoughts or ideas In following God’s plan. Not in the hard soil Eaten by a bird But in prepared soil So the…

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Inspiring Lift for Difficult Days

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Mark Shields

In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul. – Psalm 94:19 The post “Brighter Tomorrow” gave a lesson in stepping ahead of dark times by finding solutions. Before the dark times get darker, we can … Continue reading →

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Brighter Tomorrow

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Mark Shields

A golden sunset that pierces through and colors the clouds may give an inspiring lift after a difficult day. The picture of a sunset was taken only about three miles from my house at Woodway Park in Waco Texas. There … Continue reading →

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