Tag Archives: Optimism

Tender Whisper

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Mark Shields

May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. – Psalm 19:14 In the post “The Power of Words”, highlighted were some thoughts of the study … Continue reading →

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The Power of Words

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Mark Shields

The attributes of God revealed in Proverbs 15 include encouragement yet discipline with concern for those He loves. These are the same attributes a good father has for a child. The wise speak with encouraging words that uplift at a … Continue reading →

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The Passion on the Inside Forms Something Valuable on the Outside

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Mark Shields

His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, and I could not. – Jeremiah 20:9 We face difficulties and tensions in life but that’s when the … Continue reading →

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Power to Build an Amazing Day

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Mark Shields

As pointed out in Romans 15:1-13, accepting one another just as Christ accepted us in order to praise God should characterize our Christian relationships with each other. Other characteristics include pleasing others for their good and building them up. Those … Continue reading →

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Unlimited Grace

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Mark Shields

I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. – Philippians 4:13 Today’s song One Thing Remains – Kristian Stanfill is about God’s love that never fails, never gives up, and never runs out. His grace is unlimited and … Continue reading →

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