Tag Archives: Life

Higher Power

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The thing about sports Is that aims are defined Everyone on the team Has their goal aligned. In football, it’s Getting the ball Across the goal line Before one does fall. In sports and in…

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Flourish with Purpose

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
In the journey of life, Unfortunately Good doesn’t happen Magically But is a result Of a request And commitment To doing our best. A lot of times The things we sought Turn out not as…

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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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Power to Build an Amazing Day

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Mark Shields

As pointed out in Romans 15:1-13, accepting one another just as Christ accepted us in order to praise God should characterize our Christian relationships with each other. Other characteristics include pleasing others for their good and building them up. Those … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Romans 15-16

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Mark Shields

Studied over the last few weeks was Paul’s appeal to the status we have in Christ; a member of the body of believers using their individual strengths for the purpose of fulfilling God’s will. By yielding to God’s will for … Continue reading →

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