Tag Archives: Goals

Touch the Heights of Excellence

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Mark Shields

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:14 Valuable insights were gained from Paul’s teaching as laid out in “Striving for the Prize”. Some of … Continue reading →

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Striving for the Prize

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Mark Shields

In previous study, we noted that the Apostle Paul presents two kinds of zeal to underscore the transient nature of material possessions in comparison to the eternal value of faith in Jesus Christ. It served as a profound reminder of … Continue reading →

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Build a Life with High Standards

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
For a sky scrapper To be constructed, A plan is made And work is conducted. The plan of architects And engineers Are followed in detail Which can take years. It’s the same in life; Build…

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Champions

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
In sports and in life there are habits to begin and the first one to try is planning to win. Everyone who competes Has one common goal. In golf, it’s getting the ball in the…

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Clean Heart

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Mark Shields

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. – Psalm 51:10  God gave Moses specific laws and principles because He expects the highest standard of holiness for His people. Within the post “Build … Continue reading →

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