Category Archives: Initiative

Faith for Difficult Challenges

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Mark Shields

Moses faced doubts because he didn’t feel qualified and continued to give excuses for not wanting to do God’s work. In Exodus 4, Moses said that people would not believe He had been chosen by God to lead them. Another … Continue reading →

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New Start to a New Year

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Mark Shields

Presented last week at the church I worship at was the message “Wake Up and Smell the Coffee”. Here is a link to the podcast which is live at 9:30 central time each Sunday morning or viewable at any time … Continue reading →

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Inquire and Get Higher

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Mark Shields

The post Getting in a Position to Find Jesus is about Zacchaeus climbing a tree to see Jesus. This day with God, it’s still the same for us; wanting to see Jesus by taking the initiative to inquire where Jesus … Continue reading →

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Getting in a Position to See Jesus

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Mark Shields

In reading Luke 19:1-10, we learn that Zacchaeus wanted to see Jesus as He entered into Jericho. Zacchaeus was big as far as wealth but a little man in stature so he climbed a tree to get a good view. … Continue reading →

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Put Him First and Problems Disperse

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Life can be one big challenge But with God we can manage So let Him do the leading Proceeding on what we are needing. Having courage to make a stand And following what He has…

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