Tag Archives: Initiative

Accept the Help

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Mark Shields

Photo Source – “Bing.” Microsoft. N.p., n.d. Web. Images >. A man fell in the ocean and couldn’t swim. When a boat came by, the captain yelled, “Do you need help, sir?” The preacher calmly said “No, God will save me.” … Continue reading →

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Actions Rise Above Excuses

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Mark Shields

Let us, then, feel very sure that we can come before God’s throne where there is grace. There we can receive mercy and grace to help us when we need it. – Hebrews 4:16 Some might blame situations or others … Continue reading →

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The First Step of the Way

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Mark Shields

The Word of God gives us plans of action so we start there first. Then, we give God our best … the best part of our day! We take in the instructions from His Word and set out to follow … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 4-28-2022

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Mark Shields

The poem at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by “Let Him In The Boat”. The photo was taken while traveling in Europe with a high school friend. We had both graduated from college and had some time available … Continue reading →

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He Has Removed Our Transgressions

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Mark Shields

As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. – Psalm 103:12 God through Christ gives us a restart in life as explained in “Reboot”; we are refreshed, cleared, and ready … Continue reading →

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