Monthly Archives: May 2019

Steadfast Toward the Mission

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
God will give us insight To how to play our part Yielding for His glory With all our heart. Along the way, We may face trials But are also blessed With many smiles. The thing…

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Courageous Vision

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Mark Shields

The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid? – Psalm 27:1 Within the post “Making a Stand to Opposition”, Paul … Continue reading →

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Making a Stand to Opposition

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Mark Shields

The false teachers boasted about their knowledge and worldly success so they could convince the people that their way was best. Bragging to people is a foolish thing to do but to make a stand with courage to those who … Continue reading →

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Power in Simplicity

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Mark Shields

Guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge. – 1 Timothy 6:20 As pointed out in the post “The Real Thing”, Paul faced many against him at … Continue reading →

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The Real Thing

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Mark Shields

Paul faced opposition at Corinth from false teachers. In 2 Corinthians 11:1-15, he lays out his concern for the Corinthians. They were being deceived by false teachers into thinking their way was the best way rather than true devotion to … Continue reading →

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