Author Archives: Mark Shields

Guardrails

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
There are rules we live by And they are our guardrails; Found in His Word And lighting our trails. These rules give us God’s design for living; Blessing those who Constantly are seeking. They lead…

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Run with Perseverance

Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.  – Hebrews 12:1 Emphasized in the post “Climbing to New Heights” was the need … Continue reading

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Climbing to New Heights

Accomplishment is not always about ability but more about reliability. Being persistent in getting out there and sticking to it knowing that the problems along the way will give opportunities to look down upon the landscape with brand new perspectives. … Continue reading

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Upward Call

Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.- Philippians 3:13-14 Reflecting on the post “Path to … Continue reading

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Path to Liberty

God’s provides a path to liberty for all because the principles taught by Christ along with the Holy Sprint lead to a future beyond our imagination. We don’t need to follow corrupted leaders but instead, we can follow the ONE … Continue reading

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