Tag Archives: Focus

The Less Traveled Road

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Mark Shields

Underlying all the commands in Leviticus 19 is devotion to God rather than idols. To the sanctity of God’s Law as laid out in the Ten Commandments. To have attitudes of respect to parents, the elderly, and to fellow neighbors. … Continue reading →

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Good Mood

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Mark Shields

Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. – Colossians 3:2 The post “The Best Part of My Day” pointed out the need for forgiveness and how Christ became our one time sacrifice. … Continue reading →

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The Best Part of My Day

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Mark Shields

This day with God, we will put our attention on Leviticus 7. If we pay attention to the world, disorder will expand to fill the void of human failure but if we pay attention to God, order will fill the … Continue reading →

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Higher Standard

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The world has low standards But God’s standards are high Coming down to us From way up in the sky. Spiritual assets Take one far Instead of a nice house Or expensive car. Worship the…

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Focus on What is Important to God

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Like the big umpire Up in the sky He makes judgment From way up high. Are you working His plan Or dong things on your own; Taking swings at life Outside the strike zone! Reflect…