Author Archives: Mark Shields

Step Ahead with the Spirit

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Step ahead with the Spirit Now and into the future To discover blessings That make the path smoother. Walk by faith this day Within a lifestyle That serves through love And shares with a smile.…

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Change for the Better

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Mark Shields

My child, eat honey, for it is good, and the honeycomb is sweet to the taste. In the same way, wisdom is sweet to your soul, If you find it, you will have a bright future, and your hopes will … Continue reading →

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Riches of the Soul

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Mark Shields

In Romans 2:1-11, Paul explains that we should wish for the riches of God’s kindness, tolerance, and patience to help us change for the better. God repays each person according to what they have done (v. 6) so more important … Continue reading →

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Prescription to a Clearer Vision

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Mark Shields

And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. – Philippians 4:8 A … Continue reading →

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Changing Course

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Mark Shields

Reading in Romans 1:24-32, Paul is writing out some thoughts about society of the early Roman Empire but he might as well be writing about many parts of society today.  He describes the moral and mental perversions of a society … Continue reading →

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