Author Archives: Mark Shields

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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Led by the Spirit

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Photo taken 06/04/2018 – Water Fall at Garvan Woodland Gardens near Hot Springs Arkansas The actions of the past Led down the wrong way As many loved evil And were led astray. But life gave…

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