Tag Archives: Worship

Bring Good from the Good Stored Up in the Heart

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Mark Shields

A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full … Continue reading →

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Looking Back at Psalms for Encouragement on the Journey Ahead

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Mark Shields

Over the last month, the journey has taken me through Psalms 42-51. On many occasions, the psalmist was discouraged, depressed or felt cut off from God. The Psalms give encouragement during these times. Below, is food for thought gained from … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 11-11-2022

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Soar Higher with Resistance”. Going with the wind may get you somewhere faster but going against the wind lifts you to places higher and higher. Today’s … Continue reading →

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A Future of Joy and Peace

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Mark Shields

Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow – Psalm 51:7 This photo from the winter storm that hit Texas in 2021 was taken near my garage after a night … Continue reading →

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Higher Plane

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Mark Shields

An airplane gains speed down the runway and the wind resistance flows under the wings to give the plane a lift until it is lifted higher and higher into the sky. To get to a higher level of enlightenment in … Continue reading →

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