Tag Archives: Effort

Poetry Friday 03-17-2023

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post Listen and Follow that points out that it takes no effort for our bad habits like a lack of focus, discipline, faith, etc. to zap our … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 09-30-2022

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Giving Total Effort” which pointed out that the poor widow was willing to do something that the scribes were not, and she produced a positive example … Continue reading →

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Connected to Amazing Power

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Mark Shields

Do not forget the covenant I have made with you, and do not worship other gods. Rather, worship the LORD your God; it is He who will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies. – 2 Kings 17:38-39 … Continue reading →

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Listen and Follow

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Mark Shields

Photo Credit – Bing Images Much of our life is directed by the low standards of this world rather than God’s higher standard. Success is defined by lofty incomes, nice cars, or an expensive house instead of vast spiritual assets … Continue reading →

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Give Praise To Those Who Give Their All

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Mark Shields

This day with You Lord, let our praise ever be on our lips. We live in Your light, trust in Your love, and step ahead in this life with total effort. The principles You teach in Your word never let … Continue reading →

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