Author Archives: Mark Shields

In God We Trust

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Many national governments around the world are in debt. National leaders need to be held to account in how they handle the people’s money. This picture was taken by my daughter when she went on…

Posted in Poems | Tagged Accountability, Honesty, Integrity, Leadership, Poetry, Prayer | 1 Comment

Steps Toward The Lord

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Mark Shields

A person’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way? – Proverbs 20:24 The post “Step Ahead Higher and Higher” makes some points about the passage. Micah describes a future when the world has … Continue reading →

Posted in Accurate Thinking, Devotionals | Tagged Bible Study, Difficulty, Faith, Future, Jacob’s Dream, Peace, Praise | Leave a comment

Step Ahead Higher and Higher

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Mark Shields

Explained in Micah 4 are God’s plans for the last days or the Tribulation and the Millennium. The temple will be built on Mount Zion and people around the world will gather in Jerusalem. There will be universal peace as … Continue reading →

Posted in Accurate Thinking, Bible Study | Tagged Bible Study, Difficulty, Faith, Future, Jacob’s Dream, Peace, Prayer | 1 Comment

Led by the Spirit

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Mark Shields

Reading Micah 3, we get some characteristics of the leadership during the time of Micah. The leaders hated what was good and loved what was evil, and led their people astray. In this passage, Micah warns them of God’s judgment … Continue reading →

Posted in Applied Faith, Bible Study | Tagged Bible Study, Faith, Gardens, Holy Spirit, Leadership, Prayer, Responsibility, Soul | 1 Comment

Give and Be Blessed

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The reason for giving Is to share in service To people in need And fulfill a purpose. Out of love of the Lord We give our best As love overflows So others are blessed. Generously…