Tag Archives: Inspiration

The Amazing Luck of the Irish

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on My Good Time Stories:
Photo Credit: JD Hancock via CC Flickr I love to find and read all kinds of stories. I like tales that warm the heart, stir the soul, fire up the imagination, explore history,…

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The Fire Within

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Desire is the drive Helping victors rise To overcome And win the prize. Even though told They will not win, They find a way From strength within. Desire from within Tells the champ It is…

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The Passion on the Inside Forms Something Valuable on the Outside

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Mark Shields

His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, and I could not. – Jeremiah 20:9 We face difficulties and tensions in life but that’s when the … Continue reading →

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Connecting Each Other to the Power

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Mark Shields

God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble – James 4:6 In the post “Power Available to All”, the mystery revealed in reading Romans 11:25-36 is that the divine power of God is available to Jew and Gentile. … Continue reading →

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Power Available to All

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Mark Shields

God’s mystery concerning Jews and Gentiles as explained in Romans 11:25-36 is that His divine power is available to all. His mercy given allows everyone to share in His tremendous and immeasurable wisdom and to give praise (v. 33-36). Being … Continue reading →

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