Monthly Archives: January 2016

Be a Transformer Rather than a Conformer

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Mark Shields

Peter addresses the Jewish audience in Acts 3:11-26 saying that is was through faith in Jesus that healing came to a crippled beggar. As discussed in the post Empowerment, the beggar at the temple gate was asking for money but … Continue reading →

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Power within Us

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Mark Shields

The post Empowerment gave one example of God empowering Peter to give healing to a crippled beggar. There is power in Jesus’ name and with this power, we can passionately believe in improved tomorrows. Let nothing hold us up in … Continue reading →

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Empowerment

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Mark Shields

In Acts 3:1-10, Peter and John were empowered by God to give healing to a crippled beggar. They show their love to God and to their fellow neighbor by explaining that what God gives is far more valuable than riches … Continue reading →

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Our Blessed Day Has Begun

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
God speaks to us Through His Word And as we pray The future is not blurred. He knows about the past, The present and our hopes. He knows how each Reacts when on the ropes.…

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Sermon Thoughts

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Mark Shields

We started a new sermon series at the church I worship at called “Sweet Dreams – What Keeps You Up At Night”. Presented last week at the church I worship at was the message “Am I Serving”? Here is a … Continue reading →

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