Tag Archives: Relationship

This Day And Every Day Will Be A Brighter Day

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Mark Shields

Surely your goodness and love will follow me All the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. – Psalm 23:6 Reading the word of God, we are given examples of how actions … Continue reading →

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From Bad Days To Good Days

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Mark Shields

The weather in Texas can change fast. As these photos I took one winter day at my office demonstrate. In the above photo, the morning was cold with snow. Then the afternoon was sunny and warm as in this second … Continue reading →

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Refuse Not to Move

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Mark Shields

Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. – Romans 5:3 The lesson learned in “Making Things Happen” is that there is a need be persistent … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Going Extra Mile | Tagged Devotional, Going Extra Mile, Holy Spirit, Persistence, Planning, Praise, Relationship, Reunite, Success, Wisdom, Worship | 1 Comment

Making Things Happen

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Mark Shields

Joab was a nephew of David and had been a helper for David. He was a commander in the army and someone David depended on for advice. Joab knew that David missed his son named Absalom who had been banished … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 07-22-2022

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Mark Shields

Today’s poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Treasures in Heaven”. Jesus explains that riches make one focus on how to maintain the wealth rather than on God. Jesus enlightens the disciples in the … Continue reading →