Tag Archives: Praise

Poetry Friday 07-01-2022

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Servant Attitude”. Greatness is found when we serve others. By living this way, we bring more to society than personal recognition. We bring acceptance, appreciation, and … Continue reading →

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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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