Author Archives: Mark Shields

Wise Choices

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Mark Shields

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all those who do His commandments. – Psalm 111:10  As written about in the post “Harness the Power of the Holy Spirit”, the laws in the … Continue reading →

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Harness the Power of the Holy Spirit

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Mark Shields

Reading in Leviticus 21, the laws for purity were strict for priests. For example: a priest could not make himself ceremonially unclean for any of his people who died (v. 2). They could not enter a place where there was … Continue reading →

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Treasure that Last Forever

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
If the pursuit Of money is my aim, Missed out on is The true claim to fame. It is the things of God That truly satisfies My soul forever With the grand prize. I’m freed…

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Final Victory

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Thanksgiving is a time For family and food And an attitude Of gratitude. Football games are viewed And our favorite teams May not always win But one team does it seems. So be grateful For…

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Building a Life to Reach High Standards

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Mark Shields

Train up a child in the way they should go, and when they are old, they will not depart from it. – Proverbs 22:6 God has high standards for our life. Throughout history, only one person met the standard and … Continue reading →

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