Category Archives: Going Extra Mile

Refuse Not to Move

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Mark Shields

Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. –  Romans 5:3 The lesson learned in “Making Things Happen” is that there is a need be persistent … Continue reading →

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Making Things Happen

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Mark Shields

Joab was a nephew of David and had been a helper for David. He was a commander in the army and someone David depended on for advice. Joab knew that David missed his son named Absalom who had been banished … Continue reading →

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Keep Pace with Grace

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Mark Shields

Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. –  Hebrews 12:1 The main thought of “Seize the Day” is to be renewed … Continue reading →

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Seize the Day

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Mark Shields

Today’s passage starts with verse 1 of Psalm 50. The Mighty One, God, the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to where it sets. Each day is a new day in which we have … Continue reading →

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Patience in Your Trials

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Mark Shields

Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.  – James 1:2-4 David was … Continue reading →

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