Tag Archives: Initiative

Care and Share

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Mark Shields

In the post “Stirring Each Other Up”, I shared some thoughts on actively seeking out others to care about and share God’s Word with at our places of work, in our neighborhoods, or at the schools we attend.  The lost … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Integrity | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

It Only Takes a Spark

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Mark Shields

As shared in the post “Sparking Curiosity”, Paul began his missionary work in Athens by just meeting people and telling about Christ. This new teaching of Paul in Athens is still available to us today. Many are looking for answers … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sparking Curiosity

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Mark Shields

Paul’s meets different kinds of people in Athens as explained in Acts 17:16-34. He met philosophers and others interested in this new teaching. Athens was considered the intellectual center of the world during Paul’s time but it was also the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Inspire Big Smiles

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Life can throw us for a loop But we can always recoup If we know that everyday We are going the right way. Lifting up with gentleness And setting a precedence. Supporting with kindness To…

Posted in Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Prayer Group

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Believe the pathway set ahead Leads to what is good; A place lovely and true; Opposite of worldly falsehood. A pathway which is built On Biblical principles That provide stepping stones To a place of…

Posted in Devotionals, Poems, Prayer | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment