Tag Archives: Life

What’s Important

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
A wonderful life will result When through prayer we consult And have the discipline To seek, ask and listen. Prayerfully seeking God’s direction; Learning lessons through reflection; Planning out the future with vision; Beginning each…

Posted in Devotionals, Poems | Tagged Discipline, Experiences, Faith, God, Hope, Lesson, Life, Listen, Mission, Optimism, Planning, Prayer, Priorities, Reflection, Scripture, Vision | Leave a comment

Discovering the Treasures of Heaven is Priceless

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

Life is so much more than possessions and money. The passage studied and written about in the post Have Faith and the Lord will Provide is about what is really important in life. If we go after possessions, there is … Continue reading →

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Have Faith and the Lord will Provide

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Mark Shields

Reading in Luke 12:13-34, a man in the crowd misunderstood why Jesus was doing what He was doing. The man was asking Jesus to be a judge or arbiter over his inheritance rather than teacher of how one should live. … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Luke, Personal Bible Study, Physical and Mental Health | Tagged Bible Study, Eternal Life, Faith, Jesus, Life, Prayer, Purpose, Teacher, Treasure | 2 Comments

Too Blessed To Be Stressed

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
God blesses and Takes away our stresses. It is a plan for life To overcome strife. The more we surrender And praise His splendor, He will render Dreams to engender. Never ever doubt But follow…

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 48-50

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

Some thoughts shared recently as I journeyed through Genesis 45-47 were about the forgiveness of Joseph as he reveals his identity to his brothers. They had been jealous of him when they were young after Joseph told them the dream … Continue reading →