Tag Archives: Vision

Pain to Gain

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Mark Shields

Anything faced in life … be it meeting deadlines or making it through school to graduation requires the ability to remain optimistic. Remain inspired by faith, history and mystery for what once caused misery or pain can be turned around … Continue reading →

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Confidence in Providence

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Mark Shields

Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. – Proverbs 29:18 The post “Anchored to His Commandments” had some thoughts about Moses giving the people confidence in providence. He gave them … Continue reading →

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Road to Somewhere

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Some go full steam ahead But toward things That don’t matter Like the world brings. The road to nowhere Which is meaningless Instead of the road That redeems us. We have chosen To step ahead…

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Something to Cheer About

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
The memory in the photo below was captured at a Carrie Underwood concert. She’s singing on a stage that looks like it is floating over the crowd. It took confidence to make that happen. Confidence…

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Focus on What is Important to God

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Like the big umpire Up in the sky He makes judgment From way up high. Are you working His plan Or dong things on your own; Taking swings at life Outside the strike zone! Reflect…

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