Tag Archives: Inspiration

The Power of Words

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Mark Shields

The attributes of God revealed in Proverbs 15 include encouragement yet discipline with concern for those He loves. These are the same attributes a good father has for a child. The wise speak with encouraging words that uplift at a … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Luck of the Irish

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on My Good Time Stories:
Photo Credit: JD Hancock via CC Flickr I love to find and read all kinds of stories. I like tales that warm the heart, stir the soul, fire up the imagination, explore history,…

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The Fire Within

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Desire is the drive Helping victors rise To overcome And win the prize. Even though told They will not win, They find a way From strength within. Desire from within Tells the champ It is…

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The Passion on the Inside Forms Something Valuable on the Outside

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Mark Shields

His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, and I could not. – Jeremiah 20:9 We face difficulties and tensions in life but that’s when the … Continue reading →

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Connecting Each Other to the Power

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Mark Shields

God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble – James 4:6 In the post “Power Available to All”, the mystery revealed in reading Romans 11:25-36 is that the divine power of God is available to Jew and Gentile. … Continue reading →

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