Tag Archives: Challenge

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…

Posted in Devotionals, Initiative, Poems | Tagged Challenge, Character, Christ, Christian, Courage, Discipline, God, Leadership, Planning, Prayer | 2 Comments

Initiating Spiritual Growth

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Mark Shields

By initiating spiritual growth with regular Bible Study and reflecting on experiences along the journey, there will be spiritual maturity. What we write about today may not sink in but write it anyway and someday your words like seeds will … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Initiative, Music | Tagged Angels, Bible Study, Canaan, Challenge, Guidance, Initiative, Jacob, Journey, Obstacles, Wealth | 2 Comments

Boldly Stepping Ahead on the Journey

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source Because of God’s guidance, Jacob had gained wealth even when Laban continued to put obstacles in his way. Reading in Genesis 32, God now sends angels to help Jacob as he boldly steps ahead on the journey back … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis, Initiative | Tagged Angels, Canaan, Challenge, Guidance, Initiative, Jacob, Journey, Obstacles, Wealth | 5 Comments

Weapons Against The Competition

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Mark Shields

There is competition we face every day; determination competes against doubt, passion against apathy, sacrifice against safety. The challenge for us is to learn about the qualities of Christ so we can use them as weapons against this competition; bringing … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Aaron Shust, Challenge, Christ, Competition, David, determination, God, lion of the tribe of judah, My Savior My God, Passion, Religion and Spirituality, Sacrifice, tribe of judah, victory | 8 Comments

Worthy Because of Christ

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Mark Shields

Covered in Psalm 106 are events from Moses leading God’s people out of Egypt to when Israel was taken by the Babylonians. The people were being led to the Promised Land but on the journey, they complained about the need … Continue reading →