Tag Archives: New Year

After Christmas … What Next

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Mark Shields

My pastor for many years Steve Ramsdell once said in a sermon, “Why put off a gift that you can use for a lifetime and beyond? It is the gift of God’s love for us through His son Jesus”. I … Continue reading →

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Think Big

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
A seed was planted A long time ago And during the spring A flower did grow. Over the years More flowers grew Until one day I saw this view. Image Source The moral is To…

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Champions

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
In sports and in life there are habits to begin and the first one to try is planning to win. Everyone who competes Has one common goal. In golf, it’s getting the ball in the…

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New Start to a New Year

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Mark Shields

Presented last week at the church I worship at was the message “Wake Up and Smell the Coffee”. Here is a link to the podcast which is live at 9:30 central time each Sunday morning or viewable at any time … Continue reading →

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New Year Video Poem

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
I’ve been working to develop a video of a poem I wrote a while back. It’s a poem to inspire you towards getting off to a great start for each day in this New Year.…

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