Author Archives: Mark Shields

Build a Life with High Standards

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Mark Shields

God gave to Moses specific laws and principles because He expects the highest standard of holiness for His people. Being taught is devotion and dedication in order to build a life with high standards. To accomplish this, we need plans, … Continue reading →

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Step Ahead Higher and Higher

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Jacob’s Ladder on Abilene Christian University Campus Step ahead higher On the great adventure Connected to heaven And a more grand future. Step ahead higher With the Lord in control So faith, hope, and love…

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Leviticus 1-5

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Mark Shields

I would like take this time to thank all of you my readers. This blog started from a life transformation group several years ago with just a few followers and now has grown to over 1,700 followers. I’ve found it … Continue reading →

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Cultivate the Garden

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Mark Shields

Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. – Psalm 100:4 Some thoughts from reading 2 Timothy 4 were written about in the post “Flourish in Faith”. Paul was at … Continue reading →

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Flourish in Faith

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Mark Shields

Reading in 2 Timothy 4, there is a sense of urgency for Paul because the ministry has had some deserters. They needed to regroup before his death which was nearing. He is in a Roman prison being persecuted and is … Continue reading →

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