Monthly Archives: December 2018

Follow the Light

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Dwelling in darkness, Overcome with despair, And a world in need Of major repair. Then came the birth That changed the outlook; The birth of Jesus Explained in God’s book. His story of a Savior…

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The Gift

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Searching for a gift But little time to go For the stress is high And I just don’t know. Most gifts are short term But one is forever And meaningful For any endeavor. The gift…

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The Difference Maker

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Mark Shields

For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him. – Philippians 2:13  A thought in the post “Helping and Encouraging” is that Paul wants people to grow spiritually. He wants them … Continue reading →

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Helping and Encouraging

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Mark Shields

Paul gives directions and reasons for giving to the poor in the passage 1 Corinthians 16. On the first day of every week, each person should set aside a sum of money for a collection so that the poor are … Continue reading →

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By Our Side to Bring Victory

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Mark Shields

Where, O death, is your victory?    Where, O death, is your sting? – 1 Corinthians 15:55  We face an evil enemy but God is faithful to be by our side to bring victory. As explained in the post “Truths … Continue reading →

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