Tag Archives: Purpose

We Trust Because God First Loved Us

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Mark Shields

Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” – John 20:28-29 Our most precious, valued possession … Continue reading →

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Believe It Before You See It

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Mark Shields

Our most precious, valued possession and our greatest strength is derived from the same one that taught the sun where to stand in the morning. Reading today John 20:19-31, we are given examples of Jesus appearing to His disciples after … Continue reading →

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Reaching Forward to Those Things Which are Ahead

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Mark Shields

Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:13-14 The Waco Suspension Bridge was … Continue reading →

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Journey to Eternity

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Mark Shields

The above photo is the Waco Suspension Bridge which was built for the purpose of crossing the time-consuming and sometimes dangerous ordeal of circumventing the Brazos River near Waco Texas. It supported commerce and was a crossing point of the … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 03-15-2024

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the book of 1 Kings. The nations of Israel was in a low point and needed a leader. The book of 1 Kings is a promise that from … Continue reading →