Tag Archives: Optimism

Higher Ground

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Mark Shields

David had defeated the giant and the people thought highly of him but Saul became jealous to the point that he wanted to kill David so David thought he had to escape. As we read today 1 Samuel 21, let … Continue reading →

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Confidence in the Lord

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Mark Shields

I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. – Philippians 4:13 The post “Boldly Going to Places that No One Else will Go” gave us an example of the Bible character named Jonathan who had confidence and this … Continue reading →

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Boldly Going to Places that No One Else will Go

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Mark Shields

Photo Source – Bing Images The further you go to west Texas, you start to see low range of mountains like the ones in this photo which was taken near Abilene Texas at Buffalo Gap. The small town has a … Continue reading →

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Negative Influences

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Photo – Taken while going up Mt. Haleakala on the island of Maui. It’s a dormant volcano now but when it was active, the lava from volcanic eruptions formed more than 75% of the island.…

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Shining Over Us

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Mark Shields

And I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News.  – Philippians 1:12 The post “Equipped with the Light” offered some thoughts in how to … Continue reading →

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