Tag Archives: Praise

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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I Take Refuge

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Mark Shields

Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, For in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings Until the disaster has passed. – Psalm 57:1 A thought from “The Shadow of … Continue reading →

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In The Shadow Of His Wings

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Mark Shields

The inspiration for Psalm 57 is David running from Saul and escaping into the cave of Adullam (1 Sam. 22:1). David uses the image of being in the shadow of God’s wings. The images of David’s enemies include lions whose … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 03-10-2023

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by The Boomerang Effect.  Getting what you want in the wrong way is short term and inconsistent. History tells us that there is usually a negative boomerang effect. On … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 03-03-2023

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post ”Coming Together” that highlighted how Gideon overcame adversity throughout his life to do great things for God. As leader, his people achieved their aims and stepped … Continue reading →

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