Monthly Archives: January 2014

With God I Am Bigger – Notes from Sermon Message on 01/19/2014

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Mark Shields

I can remember at a young age playing basketball with my dad. The basket was mounted near the garage and I always wanted to dunk the ball but never could. Unless you count the times my dad would lift me … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – Study of Jude

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Mark Shields

The study of 2 Peter was completed yesterday. Learned in this second letter of Peter written around 60 A.D. is the importance of knowing God’s Word and being prepared to stand up when false teachers try to lead us in … Continue reading →

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Submitting to God’s Will with Discipline

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading and writing about 2 Peter in recent days has made me think about the importance of submitting to God’s will. The scripture tells us there will be a second coming. This should make us want to always be prepared … Continue reading →

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Standing Up to Those Who Ridicule

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Mark Shields

Photo Credit – Google Images Peter is writing this letter to remind about the predictions from the apostles and from Jesus of the coming of those who will ridicule their faith. Reading in 2 Peter 3:1-10, many in the world … Continue reading →

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Going Above Limitations

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Mark Shields

God chooses certain people to pour out His Spirit on them to do amazing things for Him. This day, we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and here is his “I Have A Dream” speech. Dr. King … Continue reading →

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