Tag Archives: Success

The Big Picture

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Mark Shields

The Lord foils the plans of the nations; He thwarts the purposes of the peoples. But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, The purposes of his heart through all generations. – Ps 33:10-12 A thought from “Direction from … Continue reading →

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Direction from the Father

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Mark Shields

Leading up to the passage today, Saul and his son Jonathan have been killed in war. Jonathan was David’s best friend and David is in a time of grief. Also, the nation was in turmoil without a king and there … Continue reading →

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Submit to One Another

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Mark Shields

Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. – Ephesians 5:21 As discussed in “A Cord of Three Strands”, we are taught that the love of Christ for the church is an example we should follow. This love is … Continue reading →

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Cord of Three Strands

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Mark Shields

At the wedding of my niece, it was pointed out in the ceremony that a marriage is a joining of a man and woman into a union of one. The couple both tied three stands of rope together to form … Continue reading →

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Seed to Succeed

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Like a mustard seed, God’s kingdom starts small Then continues to grow To be largest of all. It may seem small at first But grows on many an acre Big enough to become The difference…

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