Tag Archives: Praise

The Big Picture

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Mark Shields

The Lord foils the plans of the nations; He thwarts the purposes of the peoples. But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, The purposes of his heart through all generations. – Ps 33:10-12 A thought from “Direction from … Continue reading →

Posted in Accurate Thinking, Devotionals | Tagged Decisions, Devotional, Difficulty, Faith, Guidance, Holy Spirit, Praise, Success, Worship | 2 Comments

Poetry Friday 11-18-2022

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post with the same title at this link. Jesus let nature take its course and in so doing fulfilled God’s Plan For Us. This day with … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | Tagged Accomplishment, Aim, Experience, Lessons, Music, Poetry, Praise, Purpose, Wisdom, Worship | 1 Comment

Bring Good from the Good Stored Up in the Heart

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Mark Shields

A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Tact | Tagged Anger, Devotional, Discipline, Poetry, Praise, Relationships, Tact, Words, Worship | 2 Comments

Poetry Friday 11-11-2022

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Soar Higher with Resistance”. Going with the wind may get you somewhere faster but going against the wind lifts you to places higher and higher. Today’s … Continue reading →

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A Future of Joy and Peace

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Mark Shields

Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow – Psalm 51:7 This photo from the winter storm that hit Texas in 2021 was taken near my garage after a night … Continue reading →