Tag Archives: Praise

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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Keep Knowledge

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Mark Shields

My son, pay attention to my wisdom; lend your ear to my understanding, that you may preserve discretion, and your lips may keep knowledge. – Proverbs 5:1-2 Within the post “Paying Attention To His Way”, the challenge put forth is … Continue reading →

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Paying Attention to His Way

Posted on April 28, 2025 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 us into their way with advertisements, and worldly pleasures where achievement is defined by lofty incomes, nice cars, … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Hand

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Mark Shields

But I said, “I have labored in vain; I have spent my strength for nothing at all. Yet what is due me is in the Lord’s hand, and my reward is with my God.” – Isaiah 49:4 From the post … Continue reading →

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Journey Home

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Mark Shields

I remember one time leaving work for a long weekend, I saw a vehicle with traveling items strapped on top heading down the highway on their return journey home. Some thoughts entered my mind like where were they from and … Continue reading →