Monthly Archives: August 2015

Connection for Direction

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Praying before going; Looking for a sign; Waiting to proceed At the right time. There is confidence A sign will be given To carry out a mission; To be divinely driven. The power of prayer;…

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Seal the Deal by Obeying His Way

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Mark Shields

There is a cost to being a Disciple as I explained in the post Being Disciplined to Follow. The key is to determine if you’re willing to pay the price. Remember, there is freedom in obeying God’s way because He … Continue reading →

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Being Disciplined to Follow

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus teaches in Luke 14:25-35 how difficult it is to follow Him. Many may say they want to follow but do not consider the demands; giving up family life, giving up everything, the demands of daily carrying the cross, and … Continue reading →

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Invite Everyone to Feast in His Kingdom

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Mark Shields

Several lessons are taught in Luke 14:1-24 of which I wrote some thoughts in the post Being Inclusive. One of these lessons is that we should include everyone to feast in the kingdom of God. Some will let us down … Continue reading →

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Being Inclusive

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Mark Shields

Noted in Luke 14:1-24 are several lessons on being inclusive. In the first lesson, Jesus is invited to eat at the house of a prominent Pharisee. At the house was a man suffering from dropsy which is a condition of … Continue reading →

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