Tag Archives: Athletes

✨ Thoughts for Thursday 07-16-2026

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Mark Shields

Our thoughts are powerful catalysts, sparking the momentum that propels us forward on the path God has designed. They shape our perspective, energize, direct our steps, and ignite our passion like fuel to a flame as we carry out God’s … Continue reading →

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The Fire Within

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Desire is the drive Helping victors rise To overcome And win the prize. Even though told They will not win, They find a way From strength within. Desire from within Tells the champ It is…

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Strong Finish

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Athletes seek improvement To gain their victory And you too can aim For a high trajectory. With positive values And being determined By gaining inspiration From a great sermon. Always encouraged With devout themes To…

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Step Ahead with a Plan

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Mark Shields

The poem at this link was written to inspire dreaming and planning out your activities. No one wants to look back on life and have to say, “if only I had done this or that when I was younger”. To … Continue reading →

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Visualize

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The mind has to See it … believe it And plan out the steps To achieve it. Many great athletes Practice with thoughts Before they compete And give it all they got. The batter in…

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