Tag Archives: Relationship

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 →

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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 →

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Praise for Our Days

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Mark Shields

God is concerned For our well-being And all His creation; His love is so freeing. He turns winter of life Into a new spring; Thawing out coldness; New growth He brings. The Holy Spirit Like the wind blowing, Stirs up … Continue reading →

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The Unseen is Eternal

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Mark Shields

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. – 2 Corinthians 4:18 Within the post “Treasures in Heaven” Jesus explains that riches … Continue reading →

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