Tag Archives: Faith

Ordinary Joseph

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Ordinary Joseph Was used to fill a need And with obedience He would proceed. For the Angel told him It was okay To take Mary as wife Even in dismay. Joseph faithfully Said yes to…

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Ordinary Mary

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
An encounter Of the ordinary Like Mary with God Is extraordinary. Giving more faith To keep on doing The impossible In our pursuing. To fulfill our life plan Even when suffering With fear or doubt…

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The Decision to Follow

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Mark Shields

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Put on your shoes And walk without excuse Getting rid of the blues By sharing the Good News. Understanding the call, Willing to install Without any regrets Vast spiritual assets. Meeting with people At the…

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Defeating the Enemy

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Mark Shields

David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.” – 1 … Continue reading →

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The Heart of David

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Mark Shields

One night a lady came home from her weekly prayer meeting, found she was being robbed, and she shouted out, “Acts 2:38: ‘Repent and be baptized and your sins will be forgiven.‘” The robber quickly gave up and the lady … Continue reading →

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