Tag Archives: Grace

Give and Be Blessed

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The reason for giving Is to share in service To people in need And fulfill a purpose. Out of love of the Lord We give our best As love overflows So others are blessed. Generously…

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Carry Me

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Mark Shields

That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. – 2 Corinthians 12:10 In the post “Higher Power”, highlighted was that Paul … Continue reading →

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Higher Power

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Mark Shields

Reading in 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Paul was content even in difficulty because it was during these times that he was dependent on the Lord and would receive a power greater than any earthly power. The lesson for us is that … Continue reading →

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Steadfast Toward the Mission

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
God will give us insight To how to play our part Yielding for His glory With all our heart. Along the way, We may face trials But are also blessed With many smiles. The thing…

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Power in Simplicity

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Mark Shields

Guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge. – 1 Timothy 6:20 As pointed out in the post “The Real Thing”, Paul faced many against him at … Continue reading →

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