Tag Archives: Praise

Keep Spreading the Light

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Mark Shields

The Pharisees tried to trap Jesus by asking what they should do to a woman caught in adultery and if they should follow the Law by stoning her. Jesus said, “Let any one of you who is without sin be … Continue reading →

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The Best Way Forward

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Mark Shields

Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal … Continue reading →

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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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