Tag Archives: Joy

Far and Wide

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
More joys than stars on a clear night because with grace the future is bright. No more negatives that held you back; changing your future with a winning knack. Forward with the Spirit in all…

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Infinite Power

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Get Free from things like fear, weakness, and doubt. The past may have been bad; a nightmare bomb out. The present may be dark With hard times looming but the future is bright; everything booming.…

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Hold Onto the Promise

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Mark Shields

But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. – Romans 8:25 God’s actions seemed delayed when Moses went to the top of the mountain to receive the Ten Commandments and the people … Continue reading →

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Hope Produces Patience

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Mark Shields

Moses went up to the Mountain to get the Ten Commandments and was gone for such a long time that the people became impatient as explained in Exodus 32:1-14. They looked to Aaron for leadership but he guided the people … Continue reading →

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Inner Joy

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Mark Shields

Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. … Continue reading →

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