Tag Archives: Worship

Poetry Friday 04-28-2023

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post Refreshed Strength. We all have heard about Samson’s physical strength but what is most astonishing is the strength he received from the Spirit of the Lord … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 04-21-2023

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post Reflect the Light which is about how there may be times those around us let us down but it doesn’t pay to be discouraged. We can … Continue reading →

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Grow The Fruit Of The Spirit

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Mark Shields

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. – Galatians 5:22-23 The thought from “Spiritual Summits” is to reflect on the past, hope for … Continue reading →

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Simple Truths

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Mark Shields

Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue. – Proverbs 11:12 Simple truths are powerful as written about in “Handle with Care”. The thought was that both electricity and words can be … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 04-14-2023

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post ” Grow and Gather Strength” and offers encouragement towards our calling as we use our individual strengths for God’s glory. God uses all our strengths to … Continue reading →

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