Author Archives: Mark Shields

Victorious Life

Posted on September 16, 2019 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. The Bible is God’s love story to humanity. Today, we will … Continue reading →

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Something to Cheer About

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The memory in the photo below was captured at a Carrie Underwood concert. She’s singing on a stage that looks like it is floating over the crowd. It took confidence to make that happen. Confidence…

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Reason for Good Things

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Mark Shields

All things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. – Romans 8:28 The post “Offerings of Praise” analyzed Leviticus 2 to explain the ingredients of a grain offering … Continue reading →

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Offerings of Praise

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Mark Shields

Explained in Leviticus 2 are the ingredients of the grain offering including the finest flour, olive oil, and incense. The grain offering is made without yeast and seasoned with salt as it is baked in an oven, on a griddle, … Continue reading →

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Clean Heart

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Mark Shields

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. – Psalm 51:10  God gave Moses specific laws and principles because He expects the highest standard of holiness for His people. Within the post “Build … Continue reading →

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