Tag Archives: Laughter

Fix Our Eyes on the Unseen

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Mark Shields

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. – 2 Corinthians 4:18 A thought from the post “A Rainbow That Follows a … Continue reading →

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A Rainbow That Follows a Storm

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Mark Shields

In Jonah 4, God uses a simple plant to illustrate His reason for showing mercy, reminding us that His wisdom and compassion extend far beyond our understanding. Just as He provided the plant to teach Jonah, He continues to offer … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 5-27-2022

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Mark Shields

The poem at my other blog “Step Ahead” offers inspiration for an attitude of concern for others and their needs. The poem is inspired by “Believe and Receive”. The photo is an amazing rainbow I saw one morning as I … Continue reading →

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Renewing Day by Day with Overflowing Provision

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Mark Shields

All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet … Continue reading →

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Believe and Receive

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Mark Shields

This day with God, we seek and we believe. We are thankful for His provision; grateful for all we receive. Reading today in Mark 8:1-10, again we are told that Jesus fed a large crowd of people with a very … Continue reading →

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