Tag Archives: Faith

Step Ahead To The Reward

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Mark Shields

When my daughter was at college in Abilene Texas, we had several occasions to visit on weekends for activities. On one occasion, we had some extra time, so we went to visit Fort Phantom Hill which is about 15 miles … Continue reading →

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Led By Love From Above

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Mark Shields

Bad leadership Leads to decline But love from above Makes everything fine. So stay on track Stepping ahead And sharing the Word So it will spread. Working together For the good of all Following the mission And fulfilling a call. … Continue reading →

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Fulfill A Mission

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Mark Shields

Samson used the occasion in Judges 16 to fulfill his mission in life. He prayed that God would use his strength for one more great purpose as he pushed down the two pillars that supported the temple. The temple came … Continue reading →

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Listen and Follow

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Mark Shields

Sometimes bad habits compete with God because they require the least effort. It’s easy to have the bad habits but the good ones, like knowing God requires something from us – the desire to listen and a decision to follow. … Continue reading →

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Step Ahead with Faith

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Mark Shields

Gideon gives us all a good example to follow. The poem below is about how he took a stand against idol worship. We can all be inspired by this great character of the Bible. Make the poem below an affirmation … Continue reading →

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Step Ahead with Optimism and Courage

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Mark Shields

I’ll follow the Way And keep the faith As I follow Jesus And escape the scathe. If trouble comes my way, I’ll maintain hope And pray to God To stay in scope. I’ll keep going even If I consider It’s … Continue reading →

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Loving God and Neighbor

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Mark Shields

To love the Lord With all my heart And my neighbor Each day I start. Is a commandment Of most importance And brings to life Great significance. Each and every day I will always embrace To expand my faith And … Continue reading →

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Feeding Souls

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Mark Shields

From the Holy Word, My soul is fed And in my sharing, Benefits are spread. Let me absorb The nutrients From the Holy Word’s Ingredients. Gaining strength to endure, Patience to wait, Energy to withstand, And faith to be great. … Continue reading →

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Step Ahead with Confidence

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Mark Shields

Acting in faith, Fears subsided Because for the Lord I have decided. Courage is needed To form the battle lines Against the people Who put me through hard times. Going to the Lord In prayer is a must And planning … Continue reading →

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Come to the Table with the Savior

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Mark Shields

We experience Highs and some lows As we go up against Those who oppose. The lows of life Make us callous Which brings on Thoughts of malice. But with the Holy Spirit, We focus on the unseen And the enemy … Continue reading →

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