Tag Archives: Joy

From Doom and Gloom to Boom

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Mark Shields

As written in Psalm 30, David’s experience was a sense of security when the Lord was with him but he was distressed when the Lord was not with him.  The source of this feeling of security mentioned in verse 6 … Continue reading →

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Pass It On

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service You are a part Of His story That fulfills a promise And such a mystery. A miraculous deed At the least likely place And the least likely time That offers grace.…

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Follow the Light

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Dwelling in darkness, Overcome with despair, And a world in need Of major repair. Then came the birth That changed the outlook; The birth of Jesus Explained in God’s book. His story of a Savior…

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Trust and be Courageous

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Mark Shields

Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God I will praise His Word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me?- Psalm 56:3-4  In the passage 1 Corinthians … Continue reading →

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No Fear

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Mark Shields

Reading in 1 Corinthians 15:12-34, some did not believe in resurrection of the dead but Paul explains that the logical conclusion would then be that not even Christ was raised from the dead. On the other hand, there is no … Continue reading →

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