Tag Archives: Love

Looking Back at Psalms for Encouragement on the Journey Ahead

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Mark Shields

Over the last month, the journey has taken me through Psalms 42-51. On many occasions, the psalmist was discouraged, depressed or felt cut off from God. The Psalms give encouragement during these times. Below, is food for thought gained from … Continue reading →

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A Future of Joy and Peace

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Mark Shields

Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow – Psalm 51:7 This photo from the winter storm that hit Texas in 2021 was taken near my garage after a night … Continue reading →

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Higher Plane

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Mark Shields

An airplane gains speed down the runway and the wind resistance flows under the wings to give the plane a lift until it is lifted higher and higher into the sky. To get to a higher level of enlightenment in … Continue reading →

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We Can Finish Strong Because the Battle Belongs to the Lord

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Mark Shields

For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. – 1 John 5:4 One thought from “The Winning Tradition Relayed to the Next Generation“is that Bible Study is similar … Continue reading →

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Give Praise in How You Live

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Mark Shields

Great is the Lord, and most worthy of praise, In the city of our God, his holy mountain. – Psalm 48:1 The Lord protects and watches over you. As brought out in “Glorious Morn”, He has great things planned for … Continue reading →

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