Tag Archives: Peace

True Reward

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Mark Shields

David was up in age when writing Psalms 37 and his experiences in life qualified him to give us an informed comparison between the righteous life and the wicked life. The righteous obtain the true reward while the wicked may … Continue reading →

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Let Your Light Shine

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Mark Shields

Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. – Matthew 5:16 Even under difficult circumstances, David continued to show confidence in God as explained in the post … Continue reading →

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Live with Confidence

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Mark Shields

David had been on the run away from King Saul. He was tired from running and sought asylum with Achish but was thrown in prison. David pretended to be a mad man and Achish released him so David went to … Continue reading →

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Pass It On

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service You are a part Of His story That fulfills a promise And such a mystery. A miraculous deed At the least likely place And the least likely time That offers grace.…

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Follow the Light

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Dwelling in darkness, Overcome with despair, And a world in need Of major repair. Then came the birth That changed the outlook; The birth of Jesus Explained in God’s book. His story of a Savior…

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