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Encouragement To Carry On

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Mark Shields

Like a reservoir of water that collects from rain or from melting snow to create this amazing lake named Lake Tahoe, we need to store up the Word of God for encouragement to carry on day by day. We have … Continue reading →

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Endure Distress So He Can Bless

Posted on March 29, 2023 by Mark Shields

The reason for leap year was to adjust the calendar so the seasons would not be totally out of whack. The picture above was taken during a winter storm in 2021. The picture below was taken during the summer of … Continue reading →

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Negative Energy Spews Up

Posted on March 27, 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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A Time To Reflect

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Mark Shields

Situations in life put us in a position in which there is a tension between fear and trust in God. During times of difficulty, it’s a time to reflect. It’s good to have a place to enjoy the beauty around … Continue reading →

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Higher Standard

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Mark Shields

Much of life is directed by the low standards of this world rather than God’s higher standard. The world wants to mold you with movies, social media, advertisements, and worldly pleasures. Success is defined by lofty incomes, nice cars, or … Continue reading →

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