Tag Archives: Step Ahead of Competition

Score Some Touchdowns

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Mark Shields

A good game plan is so important to winning in sports. A team will set out to execute the game plan in practice. Similarly in life, a purpose and plan is important. No one wins all the time because some … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, victory | Tagged Bible Study, Grace, Photo, Prayer, Sports, Step Ahead of Competition, victory, Wisdom | 6 Comments

Story of Glory

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Mark Shields

If God be for us, who can be against us. – Romans 8:31 Because we pray, believe, and obey we’ve been given God’s armor as protection and strength. The rest is the story of glory as pointed out in “Armor … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, victory | Tagged Armor, Devotional, Faith, Grace, Hope, Love, Music, Praise, Protection, Step Ahead of Competition, Strength, victory, Worship | 1 Comment

Daniel and the Lions’ Den

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading in Daniel 6, king Darius appointed Daniel as one of the three administrators over 120 governors within the Median/Persian Empire. Daniel was a very distinguished leader and the king thought so highly of him that plans were being set … Continue reading →

Posted in Daniel | Tagged Courage, Daniel, Faith, Faithfulness, God, Hope, Leadership, Lesson, Lion’s Den, Love, Median/Persian Empire, Optimism, Prayer, Prosperity, Step Ahead of Competition, victory | 2 Comments

Psalm 83

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Mark Shields

In Psalm 83, the psalmist is calling for help because of the unjust treatment of God’s people. The ultimate reason the psalmist wants God to come down on the opposition is to make them realize His power and convey to … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalm | Tagged Chapters and verses of the Bible, Christ, God, Israel, Jesus, John Piper, Psalm, religion & spirituality, Step Ahead of Competition | 1 Comment

Psalm 81

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Mark Shields

In reading Psalm 81, the thought received is that God schedules times of joy and this tells us that He wants us to be happy. Every church service should be a time to celebrate the victory God has given through … Continue reading →