Tag Archives: Optimism

Direction and Protection

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Mark Shields

A devotional thought from reading Psalm 68:1-18 is that God’s divine design provides direction and protection as we walk by faith along the Way. Index of devotionals Photo Source – “Bing.” Microsoft. N.p., n.d. Web. Images >.

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A Future Shaped By Your Hope

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Mark Shields

Tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. –  Romans 5:3-5 A takeaway … Continue reading →

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Hope Has a Name

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Mark Shields

Even in hard times, we can have joy because of hope. If life has many broken parts, the light of a new day will rise over the horizon to warm our hearts. As we read Psalm 71 today, keep in … Continue reading →

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Hope For Brighter Days

Posted on April 30, 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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Divine Design

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Mark Shields

I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” – Rev 1:8 As pointed out in “Direction and Protection”, God provides the Way we should go … Continue reading →

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