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Persistent and Optimistic

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Mark Shields

If you focus on God’s promises, you have hope that inspires you to be persistent even when it is hard to be optimistic because your attention is on the reward rather than the difficulty so you endure. Your mind is … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Devotionals | Tagged Bible Study, Devotional, Faith, Focus, Hope, Inspiration, Optimism, Persistence, Photo, Reward, victory | 1 Comment

Detailed Instructions

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Like attention was given To the Tent of Meeting, Attend to what is important With reason for proceeding. With tremendous detail And great teamwork With each person Remaining alert. Focused on how to Use His…

Posted in Focus, Poems | Tagged Detail, Focus, Photo, poem, Poetry, Prayer, St Paul Cathedral, Teamwork, Tent of Meeting | 4 Comments

Top Priority

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Mark Shields

Leading up to today’s passage in Mark 14:1-9, the priests and scribes continued their scheme to arrest Jesus but they didn’t see the present as a good time since it was Passover. Millions of people who liked Jesus were gathering … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Initiative | Tagged Actions, Bible Study, Blessings, Giving, Gratitude, Initiative, Photo, Prayer, Priorities, Values | 4 Comments

Victorious Finish

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Mark Shields

In Mark 13:1-36, Jesus forewarns that there will be wars, earthquakes, and famines. There will be distress, betrayal, and dissention within families but then there will be a time when the Son of man begins to reign so keep on … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Focus | Tagged Awareness, Bible Study, Difficulty, Endurance, Hope, Persistence, Photo, Prayer, Preparation, Reward, victory | 4 Comments

Our Duty and Responsibility

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
It seems improbable But not impossible When we work together To make it possible. For the Lord is our strength To fulfill our duty And make it a thing Of tremendous beauty. As we come…