Tag Archives: Good News

Cheerful No Matter What

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Mark Shields

Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 As noted in the post “Comfort for … Continue reading →

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Comfort for the Downcast

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Mark Shields

Reading in 2 Corinthians 7:5-16, Paul’s appointed disciple named Titus had visited the Corinthian church and now rejoins Paul at Macedonia. The report to Paul was a good one because the Corinthian church had received Titus and were ready to … Continue reading →

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Directed Steps

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Mark Shields

A person’s steps are directed by the Lord.             How then can anyone understand their own way? – Proverbs 20:24 The post “Details of Your Steps” discussed how to plan your course. The Lord provides the detailed steps needed for … Continue reading →

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Details of Your Steps

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Mark Shields

A lesson learned in reading Proverbs 16 is that as we journey through life, we need to plan our course with details for every step. These details should be established from the instructions found in the Word and the guidance … Continue reading →

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Far and Wide

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
More joys than stars on a clear night because with grace the future is bright. No more negatives that held you back; changing your future with a winning knack. Forward with the Spirit in all…

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