Tag Archives: Praise

My Intercessor is My Friend

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Mark Shields

My intercessor is my friend as my eyes pour out tears to God; on behalf of a man he pleads with God as a man pleads for his friend. – Job 16:20-21 It’s hard to accept the old adage “pain … Continue reading →

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Accept One Another

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Mark Shields

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God – Romans 15:7 The post “Sympathy” had some thoughts about reacting to people going through difficulties like Job was going through. We can’t see … Continue reading →

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Makes A Way When There Was No Way

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Mark Shields

Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. – John 14:19 Written about in “Fixer Upper”, Job believes life is not fair and there is only death … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 6-10-2022

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Mark Shields

Today’s poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Bridge to Eternity” is about the new covenant teaching of Jesus towards the new Way. This teaching provides a means to keep our perspective clear as … Continue reading →

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Good Cheer

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Mark Shields

These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. – John 16:33 A prescription to frustration as discussed … Continue reading →

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