Tag Archives: Grace

The Real Thing

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Good for the soul Stored up inside Like water in a lake From the mountainside. Refreshed with the real thing And not counterfeit But the Word of God For your benefit. Giving great power Through…

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Grace Polishing the Flaws

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Mark Shields

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. – John … Continue reading →

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Unfinished Masterpiece

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Mark Shields

This day with God, let us take in the discipline from His Word found in 1 Timothy 3:1-13 which explains the characteristics that pastors should have including being faithful to their spouse, being temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, and good teachers … Continue reading →

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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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