Author Archives: Mark Shields

Mission Focused

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
With each new step You prayerfully chose, Good plans are written And confidence grows. For plans not accomplished, Adjustments can be made, Attitudes changed, And new ones weighed. To finish a quest You have desired,…

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Advantage for Your Day

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Mark Shields

I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. – Philippians 4:13 In the post “Advice for Life”, highlighted is that being on God’s side gives a tremendous advantage. The scripture above and other memorized scriptures can be very … Continue reading →

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Advice for Life

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Mark Shields

The Bible gives us great advice for victory in life. The most important advice is gaining righteousness and eternal life through Jesus Christ. Within the passage Proverbs 10, we are given a contrast between the righteous life and the wicked … Continue reading →

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The Great Gift of Grace

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Mark Shields

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. – Ephesians 2:8 The post “Wisdom’s Call“ highlights the difference between wisdom and folly. One way leads … Continue reading →

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Wisdom’s Call

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Mark Shields

The banquet of wisdom calls everyone. From those who are currently struggling because of past choices to those who fear God and want to obey His Way. Verse 10 of Proverbs 9 lays out a definition of wisdom and insight. … Continue reading →