Author Archives: Mark Shields

Giving it Your Best Shot

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
In sports, there are times; A point in the game When the team either Fails or meets their aim. In basketball, it’s When time is running out And the clutch player Can score without a…

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Jump into Life with Enthusiasm

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Mark Shields

Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous. This is what the Lord will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.” – Joshua 10:25 As shared in the post … Continue reading →

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Victory Builds Momentum for Future Victories

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Mark Shields

The Ammonites decided not to make peace with Joshua but instead were a group that made plans to attack Gibeon. Reading in Joshua 10, the Ammonites were the people of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon. The kings of each … Continue reading →

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The Straight Path

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Mark Shields

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. – Proverbs 3:5-6 Written about in the post “Seek Direction“, was … Continue reading →

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Seek Direction

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Mark Shields

The Gibeonites tricked the Israelites into a peace treaty as explained in Joshua 9 because they were afraid of being totally destroyed. They had heard what Joshua and his army had done to Jericho and Ai. Leaders of Israel were … Continue reading →

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