Tag Archives: Inspiration

Enthusiasm

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
There is real magic in enthusiasm like a crowd “keyed up” at a concert. The photo was taken at a Miranda Lambert concert in Dallas. Lethargically Walking through life In a bad mood And constant…

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Expressions

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Memory captured By a photo taken Lifts the Spirit; Mind is awakened. Encouragement from Inspirational thoughts Provide positives To handle tough spots. Reassurances from A sermon message Gives hope for a future That is impressive.…

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By Our Side to Bring Victory

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Mark Shields

Where, O death, is your victory?    Where, O death, is your sting? – 1 Corinthians 15:55  We face an evil enemy but God is faithful to be by our side to bring victory. As explained in the post “Truths … Continue reading →

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Building Up the Kingdom

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Mark Shields

“…let us know His secret purpose.  This was what God wanted, and He planned to do it through Christ.  His goal was to carry out His plan, when the right time came, that all things in heaven and on earth … Continue reading →

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Seeing the Purpose Clearly

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Mark Shields

In 1 Corinthians 14:1-19, Paul discusses the gifts of tongues and prophecy. He encourages the Corinthians to desire the gift of prophecy over tongues because prophecy speaks to people in a way they can understand and is useful for their … Continue reading →

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