Tag Archives: Planning

Steps Directed by the Lord

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Mark Shields

A person’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way? – Proverbs 20:24 As explained in “Planning for the Future”, God has a purpose in everything that happens. To fit into that purpose and … Continue reading →

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Planning for the Future

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Mark Shields

Who in the Bible have the greatest business plans? The prophets. [1] A business that knows the future is far ahead of their competition. One of those prophets in the Bible was Isaiah. A prophecy that Isaiah saw in Isaiah … Continue reading →

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Refuse Not to Move

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Mark Shields

Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. –  Romans 5:3 The lesson learned in “Making Things Happen” is that there is a need be persistent … Continue reading →

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Making Things Happen

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Mark Shields

Joab was a nephew of David and had been a helper for David. He was a commander in the army and someone David depended on for advice. Joab knew that David missed his son named Absalom who had been banished … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday 08-12-2022

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Preparing For Action” about the documented record of Jesus entering Jerusalem for Holy Week. It took a lot of courage for Jesus to come into Jerusalem … Continue reading →

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