Tag Archives: Joy

Desire a Breakthrough

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Mark Shields

The metaphor in Psalm 42 is a flowing stream constantly replenishing thirst just as the constant flowing of God’s grace replenishing the soul so let us be patient with God’s timing because there will be a breakthrough in our difficult … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 08-05-2022

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Shout Out to Jesus”. Before Bartimaeus was healed from blindness, he had faith which gave him joy, eagerness, and enthusiasm because he had confidence in what … Continue reading →

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Good Cheer

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Mark Shields

These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. – John 16:33 A prescription to frustration as discussed … Continue reading →

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Physician of the Soul

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Mark Shields

Photo Source – “Bing.” Microsoft. N.p., n.d. Web. Images >. Our mind is in a constant battle with negative thoughts and attitudes of this world that tear us down but the Word of God penetrates our soul so healing can begin. … Continue reading →

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Brighter Days Ahead

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Mark Shields

And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. –  Romans 5:5 Our faith keeps pushing us along to better days … Continue reading →

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