Author Archives: Mark Shields

Step Ahead Each Day

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The world spreads envy Which leads to pettiness And the ones hurt most Are the jealous. Then those envious Put up a roadblock But there is someone Who listens if they talk! Through prayers God…

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Humble Use of the Basic Plan

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Mark Shields

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For by me your days will be multiplied, and years of life will be added to you. – Proverbs 9:10-11 A … Continue reading →

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Productive and Efficient

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Mark Shields

Photo Source – Bing Images As we follow God’s plan today, let us start by reading Judges 7 and the plan that is given to Gideon which is an imaginative plan that was productive and efficient. We read that Gideon … Continue reading →

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Carry Out the Plan Step by Step

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Mark Shields

I can do all things through him who strengthens me. – Philippians 4:13 We learned about the unlikely hero named Gideon in the post “Step Ahead with Faith” Before anything else, Gideon prepared to carry out the plan received from … Continue reading →

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Step Ahead with Faith

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Mark Shields

God thinks you are AWESOME! Focus on what you can do and not on what you wish you could do. Then what seemed to be impossible will become possible. Step by step let us continue the journey through God’s Word … Continue reading →

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