Tag Archives: Optimism

Hope For Brighter Days Ahead

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Mark Shields

I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, And I have been saved from my enemies. – Psalms 18:3 In life, there are all these negative emotions like jealousy, fear, frustration, and anxiety. They become our enemies but … Continue reading →

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Negative Energy Spews Up

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Mark Shields

This picture was taken while going up Mt. Haleakala located on the Hawaiian Island of Maui. It’s now a dormant volcano but was responsible for forming most of Maui.  Deep inside the earth, there is all this built up negative … Continue reading →

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A Calm Soul Is Made Whole

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Mark Shields

Disruptions in life can throw you off and put you in terrible consequences. The poem of David recorded in Psalm 55 was written during a time when his world was crumbling around him, but he reacted with optimism because he … Continue reading →

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Trust in the Lord

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Mark Shields

In the movie “Back to the Future Part II”, Marty went into the future and bought a sports almanac that had all the scores. He would use this to place bets on games when he got back into the present. … Continue reading →

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This Day And Every Day Will Be A Brighter Day

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Mark Shields

Surely your goodness and love will follow me All the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. – Psalm 23:6 Reading the word of God, we are given examples of how actions … Continue reading →

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