Tag Archives: Joy

Step Ahead to Easter

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The winter no longer Cold and blistery As new growth of spring Fills us with mystery. The event of Easter took us from despair To hope as the tomb Was suddenly bare. Reminding us now…

Posted in Easter, Poems | Tagged Easter, Eternity, Joy, Love, Mystery, Path, Poetry, Soul, Spring | 2 Comments

The Greatest Victory

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Mark Shields

Last week in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, Abilene Christian University beat the University of Texas. Here is a short video of the students gathered to watch the game and their celebration of the final seconds of the game as … Continue reading →

Posted in Enthusiasm, victory | Tagged Basketball, Easter, Excitement, Holy Week, Joy, Peace | 1 Comment

A Better Place

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Mark Shields

I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. – Psalm 89:1 Before Bartimaeus was healed from blindness as pointed out in the post “Shout Out to Jesus”, … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Enthusiasm | Tagged Creation, Devotional, enthusiasm, Faith, Joy, Music, Praise, Vision, Worship | 6 Comments

Shout Out To Jesus

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Mark Shields

Like the excitement of planning a vacation destination, reading the Bible can also provide excitement as we daily read scripture and journey through life. Today, we will read in Mark 10:46-52 about Bartimaeus gaining his sight as Jesus and his … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Enthusiasm | Tagged Bible Study, Creation, enthusiasm, Faith, Joy, Photo, Prayer, Vision | 7 Comments

Benefits of Discipline

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
It takes skilled people; Not whippersnappers With disciplined skills To build sky scrapers. Every single day Giving it their best try As the structure Reaches way up high. Little things become big And…