Tag Archives: Courage

Inspiration For A Generation

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Problems have to be faced, Priorities must be placed So always put God first And His power is dispersed. Obey His commands; And take on life’s demands. Make sure His advice is desired And do…

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Bold and Persuasive Witness

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

There were warnings but also encouragement as I wrote in the post Of Most Importance is Jesus in Our Heart.  We should be inspired to be a bold and persuasive witness through the Holy Spirit. Because of the Holy Spirit, … Continue reading →

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Of Most Importance is Jesus in Our Heart

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Mark Shields

A crowd of many thousand people gathered around Jesus in Luke 12:1-12. He warns His disciples against the hypocrisy of the Pharisees who try to impress others but are not living the life they talk about. Jesus mentions fear five … 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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He Watches Over Us

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Mark Shields

In studying Genesis 19 a while back, a lesson learned is how we can feel protected just like Lot was in the passage. We can also feel confident that because God is with us, the future will work out. This day … Continue reading →

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