Tag Archives: Instructions

Poetry Friday 04-21-2023

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post Reflect the Light which is about how there may be times those around us let us down but it doesn’t pay to be discouraged. We can … Continue reading →

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Set Your Mind on Things Above

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Mark Shields

Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. – Colossians 3:2 God rejected Saul as king because he was disobedient in not completely following His instructions. This was the main point of the … Continue reading →

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Following Instructions

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Mark Shields

This day with God will be amazing because we will be given the instructions needed to build a great day. We are not following the world where disorder expands to fill the void of human failure. We are paying attention … Continue reading →

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Mining for Valuable Resources

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Fulfilling promises Of long-range aims, God works in the background And always reigns. So put your thoughts Upon the Word And follow the prompting The Spirit has stirred. To be led to a place Where…

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Prayer Restores the Power

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Mark Shields

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. – Mark 11:24 Last winter, our power went out for about twenty two hours after we received the most … Continue reading →

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