Tag Archives: Mercy

Accepted

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Mark Shields

No one is perfect; there are mistakes in our past but like the Samaritan woman in today’s passage, Jesus is always willing to accept us for who we are. We are accepted into His arms no matter where we come … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 06-16-2023

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the “Climbing Higher” which emphasizes the need to spend our time on activities that provide a heart of wisdom. The value of these activities will rise over time … Continue reading →

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Powerful Designer

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Mark Shields

All I want is to know Christ and the power that raised Him to life. – Philippians 3:10 A takeaway from “Desire to Follow the Plan” is that the complexities of our planet indicate a deliberate and powerful Designer who … Continue reading →

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Desire to Follow the Plan

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Mark Shields

From the beginning of the book of Job, we know that Job lost his children, his livestock, and his property. Then he was subject to more trials with painful sores from the soles of his feet to the crown of … Continue reading →

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He Has Removed Our Transgressions

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Mark Shields

As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. – Psalm 103:12 God through Christ gives us a restart in life as explained in “Reboot”; we are refreshed, cleared, and ready … Continue reading →

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