Tag Archives: Sports

Full Potential

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
As I was growing up, my Dad and I would spend time together in the back yard learning how to hit a baseball. My Dad taught me how to hit left handed first. He knew that…

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Peak Performance

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
LiLike a sports team, Study competition To know tendencies And their ambition. Your competition Is anything Holding you back or Taking away your zing. Like fear, despair, Or lack of time That keeps you from…

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Seize the Moment

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
There are certain points Within a close game When an individual Either makes a name For the team or Has to take the blame. In the game of baseball, It may be when a runner…

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Advantage for Your Day

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Mark Shields

I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. – Philippians 4:13 In the post “Advice for Life”, highlighted is that being on God’s side gives a tremendous advantage. The scripture above and other memorized scriptures can be very … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals | Tagged Advice, Bible Study, Devotional, Discipline, Integrity, Joy, Life, Love, Peace, Praise, Righteousness, Scripture, Sports, victory, Wisdom | 3 Comments

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…