Tag Archives: Worship

Poetry Friday 01-06-2023

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post with the same title at this link. This day with God, keep going even when you think it is over. If trouble comes your way, keep … 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 →

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The True Friend that Hears Your Needs

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Mark Shields

My intercessor is my friend as my eyes pour out tears to God; on behalf of a man he pleads with God as a man pleads for his friend – Job 16:20-21 Brought out in “Our True Friend” is that … Continue reading →

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Call for Help

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Mark Shields

And call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me. –  Psalm 50:15 As pointed out in “Digging Out of the Hole”, we live in a broken world that knocks us down … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 12-23-2022

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by a sermon a long time ago. The main thought I received from the sermon is “Why put off a gift that you can use for a lifetime and … Continue reading →

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