Tag Archives: Cheerful

Reaching Up High

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Inspired by the Savior, Eager to serve; Reaching up high As you can observe. Focused on a need, Faithful to a commitment; Reaching up high Immersed in the moment. Enthusiastically Ready for action; Reaching up…

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Cheerful Giver

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Mark Shields

Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. – 2 Corinthians 9:7 As highlighted in the post “Give with Enthusiasm and Thanksgiving”, God initiates in our … Continue reading →

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Give with Enthusiasm and Thanksgiving

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Mark Shields

The principles in 2 Corinthians 9 include giving from the heart, being a cheerful giver, and expecting to be abundantly blessed by God. It all starts by being focused on the needs of others and being faithful to fulfilling commitments. … Continue reading →

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Untapped Potential

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
All face competition That holds them back Like fear or despair And all the flack. A football team Studies competition With previous game film To fulfill their mission. And we can always Study about life;…

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The Mission

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Mark Shields

King Artaxerxes let Ezra go to Jerusalem as stated in Ezra 7 and take any Levites or priests with him.  Also to deliver all the articles entrusted for worship in the temple of God. Ezra was told to appoint law … Continue reading →

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