Tag Archives: Past

Inner Strength Discovered Helps Us Go Forward

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mark Shields

Let us, then, feel very sure that we can come before God’s throne where there is grace. There we can receive mercy and grace to help us when we need it. – Hebrews 4:16 From the post “Return to the … Continue reading →

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Return to the Lord

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Mark Shields

I remember riding my bike as a kid and suddenly, I stopped going anywhere and looked down to see that the chain had slipped off. It’s the same with our day, if we don’t begin our day with God, the … Continue reading →

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Hand in Hand Together

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Mark Shields

Two are better than one because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! –  Ecclesiastes … Continue reading →

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Unified for Victory

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Mark Shields

Reading today in Job 29, the past is being looked at by Job. Sources of happiness for Job in the past included God’s friendship (v. 4), his children (v. 5), and respect among others (v. 7-11). In reflecting on today’s … 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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