Tag Archives: Praise

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 →

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Higher Plane

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Mark Shields

An airplane gains speed down the runway and the wind resistance flows under the wings to give the plane a lift until it is lifted higher and higher into the sky. To get to a higher level of enlightenment in … Continue reading →

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Keep Pace with Grace

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Mark Shields

Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. –  Hebrews 12:1 The main thought of “Seize the Day” is to be renewed … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 11-04-2022

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Inspiration to Aspiration”. When we aspire to follow God’s plan, we will pray like Jesus did. This will give us instructions for the tasks that need … Continue reading →

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We Can Finish Strong Because the Battle Belongs to the Lord

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Mark Shields

For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. – 1 John 5:4 One thought from “The Winning Tradition Relayed to the Next Generation“is that Bible Study is similar … Continue reading →

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