Author Archives: Mark Shields

My Part of the World

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
In local news this week, workers have started the process of the Demolition of Floyd Casey Stadium. I had many fond memories of watching games over many years there. Here is a picture of the…

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Together is Better

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Live with integrity; Building a great trust. There will be clarity And a society that is just. Respecting each other; Celebrating successes; Wishing one another The ridding of stresses. Asking for God’s help As each…

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Sermon Thoughts

The message last week at the church I worship was titled “Sweet Dreams – What Keeps You Up At Night? Am I Strong Enough”? Here is a link to the podcast which is live at 9:30 central time each Sunday … Continue reading

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Integrity and Character

There is a saying that character is doing what is right when no one is watching. In the post He Knows so Fully Disclose, I wrote about Ananias and Sapphira who sold some property. They held back a portion of … Continue reading

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He Knows so Fully Disclose

As recorded in the events of Acts 5:1-12 Ananias and his wife Sapphira sold some property but held back a portion of the money for themselves. Then they brought the rest and put it at the apostles’ feet pretending they were … Continue reading

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