Tag Archives: Sermon

Poetry Friday 03-31-2023

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post ”Aspire to Apply the Word” with some thoughts on growing spiritually, being at peace with God, and being a leader in sharing good thoughts for the … Continue reading →

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Forgive and Be Forgiven

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Mark Shields

Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. – Luke 6:37 A quality of David we noted in “Stream of Grace” is how he … Continue reading →

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Stream of Grace

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Mark Shields

We can learn from each other, from the Word, and from sermons about patience and God’s grace. Grace is God’s gift. This kind gift from God is always available. Let us be patient with others and with God’s timing because … Continue reading →

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Offer a Kind Word

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Mark Shields

A thought brought out in “Warm Hearted Spirit” is that bad things can happen to people and it may not be their fault. When bad things happen, people need someone to listen and offer a kind word; a warm-hearted spirit … Continue reading →

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Warm Hearted Spirit

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Mark Shields

One practice I started a while back was taking notes when I listen to a sermon. I then will record the main thought from the sermon that can help me to apply my faith. One of these thoughts from the … Continue reading →

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