Author Archives: Mark Shields

Act of Devotion

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Lake Waco Press on during dark times And get closer to the Lord Rather than on worldly pleasures That keep you off guard. Giving a little extra Changes everything So dig a little further Into…

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Facing Fears

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Mark Shields

Do not be terrified, or afraid of them. The Lord your God, who goes before you , He will fight for you. – Deuteronomy 1:29 The post “Soar Higher with Resistance” used the Word to give us a lesson for … Continue reading →

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Soar Higher with Resistance

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Mark Shields

This day with God will be amazing because we will soar higher and higher using resistance to propel us to face our challenges with boldness. We will rely on the Word as our guide today as we read Mark 14:66-72 … Continue reading →

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Need You Now

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Mark Shields

Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him. “Abba, Father,” he said, “Everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but … Continue reading →

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Inspiration to Aspiration

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Mark Shields

Reading in Mark 14:32-65, Jesus was in deep distress because he knew the time was near to fulfill his purpose on the cross. He prays at the Garden of Gethsemane while Peter, James, and John were supposed to keep watch … Continue reading →

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