Author Archives: Mark Shields

From Simple to Amazing

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Today is the first day Of the rest of your life So cut out the past Using a sharp knife. The Word of God Is the sword to use To pierce the negatives You want…

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Confidence in the Lord

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Mark Shields

I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. – Philippians 4:13 The post “Boldly Going to Places that No One Else will Go” gave us an example of the Bible character named Jonathan who had confidence and this … Continue reading →

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Boldly Going to Places that No One Else will Go

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Mark Shields

Photo Source – Bing Images The further you go to west Texas, you start to see low range of mountains like the ones in this photo which was taken near Abilene Texas at Buffalo Gap. The small town has a … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Work of Patience

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Mark Shields

Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.  – James 1:2-4 Brought out … Continue reading →

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Equipped for Battle

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Mark Shields

Photo Source – Bing Images To be equipped for battle in life, we need the armor of God as listed in the photo. Today, we ask God to keep making us ready for the challenge as we step ahead. Reading … Continue reading →

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