Tag Archives: poem

A Calm Soul Is Made Whole

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Mark Shields

Disruptions in life can throw you off and put you in terrible consequences. The poem of David recorded in Psalm 55 was written during a time when his world was crumbling around him, but he reacted with optimism because he … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 03-24-2023

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post ” Courage to Step Ahead” written to inspire courage as you apply your faith. With grit, determination, and looking to God who fights for you, things … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 03-17-2023

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post Listen and Follow that points out that it takes no effort for our bad habits like a lack of focus, discipline, faith, etc. to zap our … 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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Trust in the Lord

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Mark Shields

In the movie “Back to the Future Part II”, Marty went into the future and bought a sports almanac that had all the scores. He would use this to place bets on games when he got back into the present. … Continue reading →

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