Monthly Archives: August 2015

Just be Yourself

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Mark Shields

The Pharisee believed he was better than everyone else in the parable The Pharisee and the Tax Collector recorded in Luke 18:9-17. He viewed himself as being superior to others because he fasted twice a week and gave a tenth … Continue reading →

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Sermon Thoughts – (08/30/2015)

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Mark Shields

This day with God, share a thought from one of the great sermons or listen to a podcast like this one: “The Power of Believing”. The gospel message of Jesus being God in the flesh seems impossible but many things of … Continue reading →

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Inspiration For A Generation

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Problems have to be faced, Priorities must be placed So always put God first And His power is dispersed. Obey His commands; And take on life’s demands. Make sure His advice is desired And do…

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Always Pray And Never Give Up

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the post Maintaining Faith Over The Long Haul, I wrote how Jesus teaches a lesson on perseverance. He teaches about the need for us to press on like the widow who continued to go to the judge and plead … Continue reading →

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Maintaining Faith Over The Long Haul

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus explains that we should keep praying and never give up in the Parable of the Persistent Widow recorded in Luke 18:1-8. I’m sure the judge is not in a good mood but is rather angry at the widow but … Continue reading →

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