Author Archives: Mark Shields

What Keeps You Going

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Mark Shields

It wasn’t easy for the Wise Men but what kept them going was to find Jesus and it’s the same for us today. What keeps us going is the constant reminder of what He did for us on the cross … Continue reading →

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The Keys to Successfully Realizing Your God Given Purpose

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Image Source Thoughts A lot of times the things we think look good end up not being so good. The things we don’t think will be good end up being what’s really good and useful.…

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The Gift of a Savior

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Searching for the right gift So little time to go The stress is high All the lights aglow Remember it is time The stretch of the season Our Savior was born This is the true…

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Decisions

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Mark Shields

But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her … Continue reading →

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Remember What We are Waiting For

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Mark Shields

Waiting is the hardest work of hope and at Christmas time we get the opportunity to remember what we are waiting for. Our joy gets stronger as we wait on the Lord’s return. He does His most important work while … Continue reading →